Flick has full confidence in Rashford, and this weekend, the English striker is likely to get a chance to showcase his performance. The reason is clear: Raphinha featured in the match against Bolivia.
Furthermore, after the international break, Raphinha took a long flight back to Barcelona. Apart from dealing with jet lag, he also needs to participate in three training sessions before the match against Valencia—one of which may focus on recovery and adjustment.
This has opened the door for Rashford to start; he is expected to line up in the starting eleven for the team’s first home game of the season against Valencia. Given the team’s injury concerns, Flick is unwilling to take additional risks, making it unlikely for Raphinha to start.
