Marcus Rashford sets goal involvements target at Barcelona this season.
Marcus Rashford sets daring Barcelona objective amid World Cup pressure originally appeared on The Sporting News
Marcus Rashford has quickly become one of the talking points at Barcelona this season.
The Manchester United loanee arrived in the summer with hopes of making an immediate impact. So far, the 27-year-old has impressed with two goals and five assists in nine matches across all competitions.
Despite this, Rashford is yet to open his La Liga account.
The English forward, however, is aiming high. According to reports (via Mundo Deportivo), Rashford has set himself a target of being involved in 30 to 40 goals across all competitions this season.
That includes both scoring and assisting. The winger seems confident he can hit that mark, drawing on his early performances for Hansi Flick’s side.
Barcelona fans have reasons to be excited. Rashford already accounts for 29% of Barca’s 24 goals so far this season, with two goals and five assists.
That is a bigger share than Ferran Torres at this stage. Rashford’s influence has not gone unnoticed, especially after setting up Ferran Torres in the Champions League clash against PSG.
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Can Rashford handle the heat?
The ambitious target comes at a time when Rashford is also fighting for a spot in England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.
He remains in Thomas Tuchel’s plans and is included in the upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia. His performances in Spain could play a big role in determining his World Cup fate.
Rashford’s chances of reaching his goal involvement target seem realistic. Last season, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha managed to register impressive numbers while thriving in Flick’s system.
Yamal scored 18 goals and provided 21 assists, while Raphinha racked up 34 goals and 22 assists. If Rashford continues to get regular playing time, he could match or even exceed those numbers.
The winger has already shown glimpses of brilliance. He has created chances, completed key passes, dribbled past defenders, and even recovered balls in crucial moments. His ability to combine with teammates like Olmo, Araujo, and Kounde highlights his team-first approach.
Rashford is not just chasing personal glory. He is looking to lift Barcelona while keeping himself in contention for a World Cup berth.
If he can maintain this form, the Englishman could leave a lasting mark at Camp Nou and maybe even turn a few heads in US, Mexico, and Canada next year.
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