Barcelona new signing regaining lost confidence despite slow start to the season

After joining Barcelona on a loan deal, many had expected Marcus Rashford to become an instant success in Catalonia.

However, three games into the new season, the Englishman has yet to make an impact in La Liga, even though he has featured in all three games and even started in one.

Rashford’s slow start to the season led to speculation that Barcelona might be terminating his loan agreement. But those rumours were rubbished by respected journalist Guillem Balague, who added that the club have full confidence in the player.

That confidence and support appear to be doing wonders for Rashford, who, it seems, is slowly regaining his lost confidence.

Early green shoots for Rashford

According to MARCA, Rashford is smiling again. He feels at home at Barça thanks to Hansi Flick’s trust, a warm dressing-room welcome, and a calmer routine in the Catalan capital.

Away from the spotlight of England, he’s enjoying simple things like strolling through shopping centres, which is helping him reset and work at full tilt.

The 27-year-old’s sharpness is returning, and his improved displays have taken him back into the England fold, where he even started last weekend.

After the win over Andorra, England boss Thomas Tuchel was full of praise for the Barcelona forward, stating,

“Marcus did his part. He tried. The important thing is that he stays positive, that he trains with the right attitude, with a smile, and with a lot of quality.”

Apart from enjoying the simple things in Barcelona, the report adds that the attacker is also keen on learning the Spanish language and engaging with the Catalan culture.

All of this has helped Rashford regain his mental space and confidence. Whether or not that will translate into performances once Barcelona return to action remains to be seen.