Marcus Rashford was omitted of Barcelona’s beginning line-up towards Getafe on Sunday, simply days after scoring twice within the Champions League win over Newcastle United.
The on-loan Manchester United ahead had been tipped to begin once more, however coach Hansi Flick as an alternative went with Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres in assault. In accordance with Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the choice was a disciplinary one, as Rashford arrived late for coaching earlier within the day.
Flick has a strict coverage on punctuality and has punished different gamers prior to now for a similar offence, together with Jules Kounde, Inaki Pena, and even Raphinha. This time, Rashford was the participant to pay the worth.
Regardless of beginning on the bench, Rashford was launched at half-time and made an influence, organising Dani Olmo for Barcelona’s third objective of their 3-0 victory. Ferran Torres had already scored twice within the first half to place Barça in management at a rain-soaked Estadi Johan Cruyff.
The win retains Barcelona second in La Liga, simply two factors behind leaders Actual Madrid. Nonetheless, Rashford will really feel he missed a giant likelihood to cement his place within the beginning eleven, particularly with teenager Lamine Yamal sidelined by damage.
