‘He’s smiling a lot’: Rashford is enjoying himself again at Barcelona, insists Flick | Barcelona

Hansi Flick has stated that becoming a member of Barcelona on mortgage from Manchester United and experiencing life in a brand new nation has put the smile again on Marcus Rashford’s face.

The ahead was out of favour at United final season however he has discovered contemporary momentum since shifting to Spain. Rashford has made a optimistic impression for Barça, scoring six occasions in all competitions this season, and Flick is relieved that the England worldwide is match to face Chelsea within the Champions League on Tuesday evening after lacking his facet’s win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday with a chilly.

“I’m actually very completely satisfied,” the Barcelona supervisor stated. “He got here again from a chilly, however he’s OK. We’ll resolve tomorrow if he begins or not. However I’m completely satisfied to have him in our staff.

“I adopted him his complete profession, I used to be impressed along with his high quality, what he’s doing within the field in entrance of the opponent’s objective. He has proven it in Barcelona. Additionally for him this transformation to reside in one other tradition, with incredible folks, good climate, it’s superb. We will see now he’s additionally smiling so much. If he can benefit from the ambiance we’ve it’s additionally excellent.”

Barcelona are above Chelsea on objective distinction after taking seven factors from their first 4 video games within the league part. The Spanish champions have travelled to London with out Pedri however have been boosted by the Brazil winger Raphinha returning to health.

A lot of the main focus is on whether or not Estêvão Willian, Chelsea’s 18-year-old Brazilian winger, can outshine Lamine Yamal. Marc Cucurella is aware of Lamine Yamal nicely and joked that he has been getting ready for the duty of marking his worldwide teammate by upping the depth on the coaching floor. “I inform Estêvão to place shin pads on in coaching,” the Chelsea left-back stated.

Chelsea will probably be with out Cole Palmer, who’s sporting a protecting boot after breaking a toe in an accident at house final week. The playmaker is again in coaching however Enzo Maresca stated that Palmer is unlikely to be match to face Arsenal on Sunday.

Maresca, who performed in Spain, was requested if he has ambitions to handle Barcelona sooner or later. “You understand me since you are all the time in my press convention,” the Italian stated. “Even whenever you ask me what’s taking place in three or 4 months, I all the time say I don’t know. I’m very completely satisfied to be at this enormous membership, top-of-the-line golf equipment on the planet, and that is crucial factor.”