In Spain right now, after Barcelona beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Champions League, people are calling Hansi Flick “the revivalist”.

Since arriving at Barcelona, ​​Flick has helped revive a series of failed faces with Xavi Hernandez such as Pedri, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde.

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Rashford has a chance to continue playing as a starter. Photo: EFE

Right now, the German strategist is reawakening the best version of Marcus Rashford.

“I have been following him since he was at Manchester United. I always thought Rashford was a great player. What I see now, I really like,” Flick said before Newcastle's away match at St. James' Park in midweek.

Responding to Flick's trust, in the context of Lamine Yamal's injury, Rashford exploded with 2 goals.

At the age of 27, despite being abandoned by MU and not allowed to train with the first team, Rashford proves he still has the ability to return to the top.

Rashford also rose to prominence at Aston Villa under Unai Emery in January, but injuries hampered his return before Flick trusted him.

Since arriving in La Liga , Flick has shown his ability to “revive” each member of the squad. Perhaps, only Ansu Fati is an exception, because injury follows injury.

Flick helped Raphinha reach a version he never had; Pedri exploded after 3 years struggling with medical problems; exploited Ferran Torres effectively; turned Marc Casado into a star; took Yamal one step further…

It is still too early to say that Rashford has fully recovered, like the peak when he scored 30 goals for MU in the 2022/23 season. However, he is finding joy and confidence - a very important factor.

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Lamine Yamal's recovery is unclear. Photo: EFE

Lamine Yamal is not available yet, so Rashford will continue to play on the left wing in the Getafe match. Lewandowski can sit out to gain fitness, making way for Ferran.

Barca have to play every 3 days. After Getafe are Oviedo, Sociedad, PSG in the Champions League and Sevilla – before FIFA Days. So rotation is necessary.

Against Newcastle, Barca had a rare time playing pragmatically with Flick. Meeting Getafe at the Johan Cruyff training ground, the “Blaugrana” confidently performed an attacking dance.

Force:

Barca: Gavi, Bale Ter Stegen , Lamine Yamal are injured; Pau Cubars is uncertain to play.  

Getafe: Juanmi is uncertain to play.

Expected lineup:

Barca (4-2-3-1) : Joan Garcia; Kounde, Eric Garcia, Christensen, Martin; Casado, Pedri; Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Rashford; Ferran Torres.

Getafe (5-3-2) : Soria; Kiko, Djene, Duarte, Abqar, Rico; Milla, Martin, Arambarri; Liso, Mayoral.

Match odds: Barca handicap 1 3/4

Goal rate: 3

Prediction: Barca win 3-1 .

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-barca-vs-getafe-vong-5-la-liga-2444611.html