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Barcelona released a statement confirming that Marcus Rashford, currently on loan from Manchester United, was ruled out of their La Liga clash against Athletic Club due to flu. This match marked Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou after over two years. Despite Rashford’s absence, Barcelona secured a victory with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez, and a brace from Ferran Torres.
Barcelona stated: “Marcus Rashford will miss today’s match against Athletic Club due to flu.”
Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s head coach, said: “Marcus has fever, so he was out [of training] yesterday and today. There are some doubts if he is back tomorrow.”
Marcus Rashford previously expressed: “Camp Nou was always one of my favourite stadiums and one I wanted to play in. But to play on it for Barcelona is going to be a different feeling. I can’t wait to be on the pitch. I will enjoy it.”
Rashford’s absence was a disappointment given his enthusiasm for playing at Camp Nou, a stadium he has long admired. However, his absence did not hinder Barcelona’s performance, as they managed to secure a win. It remains uncertain whether Rashford will recover in time for Barcelona’s upcoming trip to Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca, Barcelona’s manager, has been dealing with injury issues within the squad. Cole Palmer, who was already recovering from a groin problem, had his return delayed due to a toe fracture sustained in a domestic accident. Additionally, Reece James was substituted at half-time during Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Burnley, although Maresca clarified that this was a pre-planned decision rather than injury-related.
Enzo Maresca commented on the Burnley match: “It was a tough game for many reasons. Again, after the international break, 12 o’clock in the morning, Burnley away, this type of pitch. I don’t think probably they had just one important chance in the second half. Overall, I think we deserve to win the game and we are happy.”
Maresca also noted that Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez had a productive international break, aiding in their recovery from previous injuries. The team appears to be in good shape as they prepare for their next fixture.
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