Rashford Responds to Barcelona Discipline with Decisive Assist After Being Dropped

- by Olatunji Johnson

English Forward Answers Flick’s Protocol Breach Punishment by Making Immediate Impact On Pitch

Marcus Rashford found himself out of Barcelona’s starting lineup for Sunday’s match against Getafe after breaking club protocol by arriving late to a team meeting, but the Manchester United loanee responded in the perfect fashion by providing a key assist off the bench.

Manager Hansi Flick, known for his disciplined approach, made the decision to drop the in-form forward despite Rashford’s spectacular midweek Champions League performance where he scored twice against Newcastle. According to reports, the England international arrived late to a team meeting, violating the manager’s strict punctuality policies.

Rashford didn’t let the disciplinary action affect his performance when given the opportunity. Coming on as a second-half substitute, the 27-year-old immediately made his presence felt by providing the assist for Dani Olmo’s goal that sealed Barcelona’s 3-0 victory.

After the match, Rashford took to social media to celebrate the team’s success, posting “+3 points. Let’s go team” on Instagram. In a separate Instagram story, he paired a game photo with the Jaws theme song, suggesting he believes his best form is still to come.

Flick, who has been highly complimentary of Rashford since his arrival, acknowledged before the incident how determined he was to bring the forward to Barcelona. “I said, ‘I want you, I want you in my team’, and 100% I’m happy because he’s an outstanding player,” Flick recently told reporters.

The situation demonstrates Flick’s commitment to maintaining discipline while also showcasing Rashford’s professional response to adversity, turning a disciplinary matter into a positive contribution for the team.

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