Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has criticised Manchester United for failing to support Marcus Rashford properly during his difficult spell at Old Trafford. The Poland international, who sits next to Rashford in the Barcelona dressing room, believes the 28-year-old needed more backing from the club.
Rashford endured a torrid time under former United manager Ruben Amorim, who publicly questioned his commitment. The England forward was dropped from the squad and later stripped of his No.10 shirt, which was given to Matheus Cunha in the summer. He left United on loan to Aston Villa before joining Barcelona in February.
Since arriving in Catalonia, Rashford has rediscovered his best form, scoring 10 goals and providing 13 assists in 36 matches. Lewandowski told Sky Sports: 'Marcus is the guy, if you give him confidence and he sees that you believe in him, he can give you back 200 per cent. He has huge potential.'
Barcelona hold a £26million option to make the move permanent, but reports suggest they are trying to negotiate a lower fee. Rashford has expressed a desire to stay at the Nou Camp, though manager Hansi Flick said his long-term future remains uncertain, adding: 'We have plenty more time to decide.'
