Barcelona coaching staff highly impressed by new signing’s physical condition | OneFootball

Barcelona fans are still awaiting the official announcement from the club regarding the signing of Marcus Rashford.

The Englishman has already joined the Barcelona training camp after completing his medical, though, where the club coaches have had the chance to take a closer look at the player and what he can offer to the team.

Barcelona coach impressed by Rashford’s physique

According to El Chiringuito, the Barcelona coaches were left mightily impressed by Rashford’s physical condition after he arrived in the city.

The report adds that the Manchester United striker has worked all summer to fulfil his dream of playing for Barça. Therefore, he has trained quite hard over the past few months.

This has led to Rashford reaching peak physical condition, even as the forward struggles with a hint of injury ahead of the transfer.

The Barcelona coaches particularly pointed out Rashford’s strong muscle build, which is indicative of his strong physical core.

Marcus Rashford announcement is just around the corner (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The Englishman’s physique should go a long way in helping Barcelona add more variety to the frontline, considering the fact that most attackers at their disposal are more technically gifted.

Rashford can, therefore, add more physicality and tenacity in the final third, especially when Barcelona need to break down a deep defensive line.

Moreover, the Man United attacker’s versatility, with the player being able to operate both centrally and out wide, could be hugely helpful for coach Hansi Flick as he slowly looks to reduce the reliance on main striker Robert Lewandowski.

It will be interesting to see how Flick juggles Rashford and Ferran Torres, two players who are likely to serve as backups despite what they can bring to the table next season.