Marcus Rashford Benched by Barcelona for Arriving Late to Training

Marcus Rashford was left on the bench for Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Getafe after reportedly arriving late to training, following manager Hansi Flick’s strict discipline policy. The Manchester United loanee scored twice against Newcastle in the Champions League and provided an assist versus Valencia. Rashford responded on Instagram celebrating the 3-0 win.

In the recent La Liga clash against Getafe, Marcus Rashford was left out of Barcelona’s starting lineup, coming off the bench in the second half. The Manchester United loanee, who joined the Catalan club on a season-long loan this summer with Barcelona covering his full salary and holding a £26 million purchase option, had been in good form. He provided an assist against Valencia and scored twice against Newcastle United in the Champions League.

Reports from The Athletic indicated that Rashford was benched due to arriving late to training, with Barcelona manager Hansi Flick known for his strict policy on punctuality. Rashford thus joined other players such as Raphinha, Jules Kounde, and Inaki Pena, who have faced similar disciplinary measures. After the match, Rashford took to Instagram to acknowledge the team’s performance, writing, “+3 points, vamos equipo,” alongside a photo of himself in action.

Flick defended his decision to limit Rashford’s playing time, citing the need to manage players’ minutes with matches every three or four days. He emphasized the team’s focus on their own game, noting Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Getafe and praising the team for scoring three goals against a strong opponent. Rashford’s brief response and Flick’s comments reflect both discipline and a focus on overall team performance.