Marcus Rashford given reality check over Barcelona role as alternatives named

Marcus Rashford given reality check over Barcelona role as alternatives namedMarcus Rashford is set to see his minutes ramp up at Barcelona after an injury to Raphinha - but has been warned other players could take his spot if he doesn't performCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer14:55, 03 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesHansi Flick has challenged Marcus Rashford to step up a level(Image: Angel Martinez, Getty Images)Hansi Flick has told Marcus Rashford now is the time to step up for Barcelona - but made it clear he also has other options in attack as he seeks to replace Raphinha,‌The Manchester United loanee is looking to earn himself a permanent move to the Nou Camp and is in line for several starts with Raphinha unavailable. Rashford has very much been a squad player given the quality that exists in Barcelona's frontline.‌The Englishman has scored 10 times for the Spanish side, who sit top of La Liga and are in the Champions League hunt. Rashford has been much improved from the player who had been so inconsistent in Manchester.‌But with Raphinha, the team's second top scorer this term, missing Flick wants to see Rashford step up, but has left him in no doubt that other players can also fill the void should he fail to hit the desired level.The Barcelona boss said: "I am happy with Marcus because he's performed well. In the last weeks he had some problems, he was injured, we had to take care about that. It's a good chance now for him to show again, but we have other options [to replace Raphinha]. Fermín [López] can play there; Gavi also can play there. I am happy Gavi is back on this level. We will see. We have more options."READ MORE: Marcus Rashford makes drastic change at Barcelona that shows how he really feels about futureREAD MORE: Barcelona's deadline to sign Marcus Rashford emerges as Man Utd stand firmRashford is hoping to convince Barcelona to pay the £26million fee that would make his loan move permanent. His future...