Marcus Rashford was left on the bench for Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Getafe after reportedly being disciplined by head coach Hansi Flick. The Manchester United loanee, who is spending the season in Spain, has been in improved form recently with an assist against Valencia and two Champions League goals against Newcastle United.
Reason behind the omission
According to The Athletic, Rashford was dropped from the starting lineup after arriving late for training on the day of the match. Flick is well known for his strict rule that no player who is late to training or meetings can start the following game.
Not the first time under Flick
This is not the first instance of Flick enforcing his disciplinary standards. Players such as Raphinha, Jules Kounde, and Inaki Pena have all previously been benched for similar reasons. Rashford now joins that list, highlighting the German coach’s consistency in upholding his principles.
Rashford’s response on social media
Following the incident, Rashford posted a four-word message on social media, though he did not directly reference the disciplinary action. The message appeared to show his focus remains forward-looking as he aims to regain his place in the starting XI and continue his resurgence in Spain.
