Barcelona fans makes Marcus Rashford feelings clear after 'miss of the season' calamity

Barcelona fans have hailed Marcus Rashford's first start for the club - despite the Manchester United loanee missing an open goal. Rashford, 27, had come off the bench in Barca's three previous friendlies but the absence of Robert Lewandowski gave him the chance to lead the line during Sunday's 5-0 victory over Como.

The England international helped Barcelona get off to a flyer against the Italian side, assisting Raphinha's goal to make it 3-0 in 38th minute. Lamine Yamal made it four just before the break but there was still time for Rashford to get on the scoresheet.

Unfortunately, after latching onto a pass from Yamal and rounding Como goalkeeper Jean Butez, the on-loan star shaped up for a right-footed shot but dragged his effort wide of the post. Rashford was stunned with his miss and wouldn't get the chance to make amends after Hansi Flick subbed him off at half-time.

But the forward, who's a few weeks behind his team-mates in terms of fitness, still made a good impression. "Missing a goal doesn't define you, your awesome performance does, keep going Rashy," one fan commented on Rashford's Instagram post.

"So sad you missed that open shot you were unlucky my bro but you played really well," another said. "Don't try that against Real Madrid, okay," a third joked.

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"Prime Rashy will be back it's a matter of time," one predicted. Team-mates Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres also commented emojis on Rashford's post.

"Good performance, good win," the 27-year-old wrote as the caption. "Ready for what's coming."

Flick will have to decide whether what's coming is a start against Mallorca on Saturday or a place on the bench. With Lewandowski injured for the opening game of the La Liga season, the decision will be between Rashford and Torres.

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Flick is a big fan of Rashford's versatility which makes him a useful option as a substitute. After beating South Korean giants Daegu 5-0 to conclude their pre-season tour of Asia, the Barca manager explained: "He can play at No.9 or No.11. We changed it because we had to be careful with Ferran. We wanted to see how he adapted to the position."

The United loanee feels that playing as a striker is becoming 'more natural'. "For me, playing as a number nine is becoming more comfortable, more natural," Rashford told . "Small things, such as playing back to goal, it's becoming easier for me. You’re always in front of the goal so you're always dangerous."

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