This might be a bit unappealing to the fanbase but these are desperate times for Barca and they require desperate but creative measures. Marcus Rashford does not seem to be part of Ruben Amorim’s plans and the forward himself has admitted he is looking for opportunities elsewhere. “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.
If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person. When I leave I’ll make a statement and it will be from me.” Via Henry Winter
A risk-free solution for barca’s squad depth problem
You might argue that he is not good enough for Barca but let’s be honest which player has succeeded lately at Manchester United that is world-class outside it. Take Jaden Sancho as an example who was struggling for United but enjoyed success on loan with Dortmund and now Chelsea. I’m not insisting on signing Rashford but suggesting a loan instead to test him out first.
an Answer to lack of Barca’s squad depth
Barca’s has not been able to maintain the same attacking splendour that they had in the first half of the season. The reason for that is simply because of a lack of qualified players on the bench for rotation. It has been obvious lately that players look tired.
Another Problem Rashford could solve is taking a load off Balde who has to play as a winger when Barca has the ball as Raphinha effectively inverts inside. With Rashford in the team, Balde can overlap as he is supposed to as a left-back.
Rashford can help in resting Yamal
Lamine Yamal was playing too many minutes for his age and that eventually took a toll on him. The teenage sensation is out for 3-4 weeks due to Injury. To avoid such tragedies in the future Barca must look out for a winger and with the current financial crisis Rashford might be a cheap but effective solution.
Another option for Hansi Flick would be to trust La Masia again to provide a rescuer, read about it here.