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Tuchel Issues Fresh Challenge to Rashford as Barcelona Loan Reignites England Role

Rashford says United’s instability hurt his consistency, with early Barcelona returns prompting renewed talk of a buy option.

Overview

  • England coach Thomas Tuchel said Rashford "can be one of the best" but must lift his goals and assists and "prove the point" for club and country.
  • On loan at Barcelona since July, Rashford has three goals and five assists in 10 appearances, earning a recall and minutes for England against Wales.
  • England face Latvia in Riga on Tuesday, where a win would secure World Cup qualification, and Rashford is in contention for further game time.
  • In an ITV interview, Rashford described Manchester United as an "inconsistent environment" after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim and spending the spring on loan at Aston Villa.
  • Reports state Barcelona hold a non-mandatory option to buy next summer for roughly £26–30m, and some outlets suggest the club could consider a permanent move, with one report linking any decision to broader wage planning.