Hansi Flick Praises Marcus Rashford's Goal, Calls for More Clinical Finishing

Marcus Rashford shines in Barcelona Win, but Flick sees room for improvement

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praises Marcus Rashford's goal but urges him to improve decision-making in the final third.

 “When you see the chances he has, I think one or two goals more will be good, also for him...”

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick believes Marcus Rashford can be more clinical in the final third. Despite scoring the final goal in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Elche, Flick feels Rashford has the potential to capitalize on more of the chances he gets.

Marcus Rashford has scored six goals in all competitions since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United in July. Flick praised Rashford's performance, saying, “When you see the chances he has, I think one or two goals more will be good, also for him.”

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6️⃣ goals and 5️⃣ assists

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Rashford himself acknowledged that he can improve on his decision-making on the pitch. “I just try to do the right things on the pitch,” he said. “Even today, I could have had more assists or goals, sometimes the decision to shoot or pass was wrong.”

Barcelona currently sit second in LaLiga with 25 points, five points behind leaders Real Madrid. They face Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday and then host Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Sunday.

“When you see the chances he has, I think one or two goals more will be good, also for him,” Flick told reporters.

“I know that he can play on this level and I am happy he shows it, for the fans and for the club, and also for the teammates he is a very important player.”

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Marcus Rashford admitted that his decision-making on the pitch isn't perfect and needs improvement.

“I just try to do the right things on the pitch. Even today, I could have had more assists or goals, sometimes the decision to shoot or pass was wrong,” the 28-year-old told Spanish media.

🗣 Marcus Rashford on #BarçaElche pic.twitter.com/kFubs4zbUU

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"But I am going to have days like this. The important thing is always the team and today we won.

“My focus is not so much on the output. If I am doing the right things, I know I will always be able to score and assist; my focus is with the team, to build relationships and feel comfortable.”

Barcelona's upcoming fixtures include a Champions League trip to Club Brugge on Wednesday, followed by a LaLiga match against Celta Vigo on Sunday.