Desk Report: Not on the field; but when the opponent’s name is Barcelona, how can Ousmane Dembele be out of the discussion? It’s a former club. A few days ago, Lamine beat Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or. If Dembele was there, today’s match in the Champions League would have received a different message. Except for the injury. Yamal, of course, has just returned from injury. That has made Barcelona more lively. The confidence has also increased. Although Hansi Flick’s team has maintained its rhythm in La Liga without Yamal.…
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Barca coach not surprised by ‘unbelievable’ Rashford performance
Desk Report: Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 2-1 in the first match of the new UEFA Champions League season. Marcus Rashford scored both goals for the Catalans. Barca head coach Hansi Flick was not surprised at all by the performance of this English forward. He has a good idea about Rashford. Flick does not make mistakes in recognizing pure gold. That is why Barcelona brought Rashford on loan from Manchester United last July at his request. Rashford was goalless in the first four matches of La Liga for the Spanish club.…
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