Manchester United’s on-loan forward Marcus Rashford has pointed fingers at the club for the adverse atmosphere contributing to his lack of form, as he continues to excel at Barcelona.
The English striker has quickly made his mark at the Catalan team, netting three goals and assisting five times across ten matches under the guidance of manager Hansi Flick.
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Could Manchester United be responsible for Rashford’s struggles?
With the ongoing international break, Rashford took the opportunity to discuss his impressive displays in La Liga with ITV, reflecting on his difficulties at United.
“Without a doubt, consistency plays a crucial role. I’ve felt trapped in an unstable environment for quite some time, which makes it even harder to be consistent,” he remarked.
“I recognize that consistency is essential for my development, and I’m focused on achieving it. My aim is to perform at my peak regularly, not just occasionally.
“Consistency in any field, including sports, requires stable factors in your life and training routine.
“I’ve experienced numerous changes in my career thus far, but I must keep looking ahead and work on improving this aspect to perform at my best more frequently.
“When I’m operating at my best, I genuinely enjoy every facet of the game.”
The agreement between Rashford and Barcelona includes a £25 million purchase option, with potential additional fees reaching £5 million, while United maintains a sell-on clause. Should he continue to perform well, Barcelona is likely to secure his services next summer at what seems to be a bargain price.
Deco remains tight-lipped about Rashford’s future
Barcelona’s sporting director Deco was non-committal when questioned about Rashford’s long-term prospects at the club, emphasizing the team’s focus on the immediate matches ahead.
“It’s premature to discuss next season’s decisions; what’s important is our satisfaction with his contributions. He’s delivering what we anticipated,” Deco stated.
“Right now, the focus needs to be on the upcoming games. While decisions will eventually need to be made, they are not part of today’s conversations. There’s an agreement between the clubs, but it requires further discussion.”
