A report from the Spanish newspaper "AS" revealed that English star Marcus Rashford is still in the adaptation phase with Barcelona, as he has not delivered convincing performances in his first three official matches with the Catalan club.

Rashford joined Barcelona to strengthen the left wing and provide rest for Raphinha, but he has faced difficulties adjusting to the new tactical style and the strong defensive pressure from competing teams in La Liga. His best performances were during the preparation period, where he played against less powerful opponents and without competitive pressure, unlike the official matches that featured significant defensive clustering.

During his official matches, Rashford displayed limited attempts to exploit his speed and struggled to make a difference against tight defenses. In the match against Vallecas, he could only create two corner opportunities for his team, while his best chance was canceled due to offside, and he lost the ball four times in 28 minutes of play.

In the match against Levante, Rashford started as a starter and showed a promising beginning but regressed and was substituted at the end of the first half. He participated in the Mallorca match for only 20 minutes.

Despite this, coach Hans Flick and his teammates still trust Rashford's physical abilities, speed, and finishing skills, confirming the need for more time to gain confidence and integrate into the team's system, especially given the start of Barcelona's season, which has been described as average in performance.