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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has revealed that he is relying on summer signing Marcus Rashford to deliver the goods against Newcastle, in the absence of Lamine Yamal.
The 27-year-old forward joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United this summer and has already begun to make his mark.
Rashford provided a spectacular assist in the 6-0 demolition of Valencia at the weekend and is now set to be handed greater responsibility in Europe.
Flick, speaking at his press conference in Newcastle on Wednesday, praised Rashford’s impact since arriving at Camp Nou.
“I really follow Marcus (Rashford) since he started with Manchester United. And I always said, ‘Wow! What a player he is!’” the German was quoted to have said as per The Irish Independent.
“He has speed, but also, in one-against-one situations, it’s really fantastic. And also finishing, it’s unbelievable. What I saw from him in the first weeks here is very good. And I think also he still has potential to show us more.”
Yamal, 18, has been one of Barcelona’s brightest sparks this season with two goals and two assists in LaLiga.
However, the winger suffered a groin injury on international duty with Spain and will miss the trip to St James’ Park, setting the stage for Rashford to show what he’s made of.
