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Barcelona manager praises ‘unbelievable’ Marcus Rashford ahead of Newcastle game

Marcus Rashford, centre, made his debut for Barcelona off the bench against Mallorca (Joan Mateu Parra/AP)
Marcus Rashford, centre, made his debut for Barcelona off the bench against Mallorca (Joan Mateu Parra/AP) (AP)
  • Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed confidence in England striker Marcus Rashford, calling him "unbelievable" and believing he has more potential to demonstrate.
  • Rashford, currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, is set to play against Newcastle at St James' Park in a Champions League fixture.
  • Flick also praised Newcastle's £69 million signing, German international Nick Woltemade, highlighting his potential as a number nine.
  • Despite Barcelona being considered contenders, Flick stated that winning the Champions League is a "long, long way" and emphasised the need for hard work and daily improvement.
  • Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen warned his team about the intense atmosphere at St James' Park, describing it as one of the best, especially on a Champions League night.
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