There's a surprise with Marcus Rashford, he's saying goodbye on Sunday, Barça makes it official

After the setback against Club Brugge in the Champions League, FC Barcelona is already looking forward to its next match with excitement. Hansi Flick's team will visit Balaídos Stadium on Sunday with the urgent need to pick up three points against Celta to avoid losing ground to Real Madrid. The pressure is at its highest and the German coach knows it: only winning counts.

To achieve this, Flick will field the best available starting eleven, a team in which key names like Lamine Yamal and Frenkie de Jong will stand out. Both are expected to lead a Barça that needs to rediscover its best form, especially in attack. However, the one who could be left out of the starting line-up is Marcus Rashford.

Marcus Rashford delivers, but doesn't convince

The English footballer has been one of Flick's main solutions in recent weeks. After Raphinha's injury, Marcus Rashford has played on the left wing and has had quality minutes in every match. Overall, his performance has been acceptable, although he hasn't reached the level Barça expected from a player of his experience and talent.

In the first matches without Raphinha, Marcus Rashford provided speed, movement off the ball, and a certain spark in attack. He even managed to score and assist, generating a good feeling among the Barça community. However, as the matches have gone by, his influence has declined, showing a worrying inconsistency that has pushed him into the background.

Marcus Rashford's role against Celta will change radically

Hansi Flick, aware that the team needs a change of direction, has decided to shake things up ahead of the match against Celta. According to reports, the German coach has almost decided that Marcus Rashford will start for the last time on Sunday. Barring any surprises, the Englishman will say goodbye to the starting line-up at Balaídos.

The news comes just after FC Barcelona confirmed the recovery of Raphinha. The Brazilian has overcome his discomfort and has trained normally with the rest of the group. Flick will include him in the squad and, although he isn't ready to play the full 90 minutes yet, he will move ahead of Marcus Rashford in the rotation.

Raphinha is back

Raphinha's return completely changes Barça's attacking outlook. The Brazilian brings directness, energy, and goals, something the team has missed in recent matches. His understanding with Lamine Yamal is excellent, and Flick wants to take advantage of that partnership that brought so much joy at the start of the season.

Thus, everything suggests that the match against Celta will be Marcus Rashford's last start for a long time. Flick fully trusts Raphinha's return. Therefore, barring an unexpected turn, Rashford will say goodbye to his leading role this Sunday.