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Flick Denies 'Double Standards' Claims Over Rashford and Yamal, Asserts Selection Autonomy

Deco says Barcelona are happy with Rashford on a loan including an option to buy.

Overview

  • Spanish reports alleged club executives pushed for Lamine Yamal to start against PSG despite a late arrival to a team meeting.
  • Hansi Flick dismissed the claims as false and said disciplinary and selection decisions are his alone.
  • Marcus Rashford was benched for the September league match at Getafe after turning up late for a meeting.
  • Deco confirmed Rashford’s move is a season-long loan with an option to buy and said it is too early to discuss next season’s decision.
  • Rashford has three goals and five assists in his first 10 Barcelona appearances and has returned to the England squad.