Marcus Rashford shows confidence in Hansi Flick's coaching after making debut in Barcelona's first pre-season match against Vissel Kobe

Marcus Rashford shared his opinion after his first game as a Barcelona player in their pre-season victory against Vissel Kobe. The Spanish giants won 3-1 at the Misaki Park Stadium in Japan on Sunday, July 27.

Marcus Rashford trusts Hansi Flick

Barcelona signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United, including a buy option worth €30 million in the summer of 2026. He made his debut in a friendly game against Vissel Kobe, coming on in the second half of the game. He was subbed off the 78th minute.

After the match, Rashford said that he believes Hansi Flick can transform his gameplay and said:

"I believe Flick can make me play good football, and I think the reason I’m here is to help the team try to win."

When asked about his preferred position, Rashford responded:

"Maybe I prefer the left side, but I can play in different positions – one of my strengths is being able to play across the front line. I play where the team needs me and try to score goals and create them from those positions."

Barcelona dominated the match against the Japanese club with 80% ball possession. They had 16 attempts on goal, with five on the target, on the other hand, Vissel Kobe managed to produce 4/10 shots.

Eric Garcia scored the first goal in the 33rd minute before Taisei Miyashiro scored an equaliser in the 42nd minute. Barca's new signing Roony Bardghji made it 2-1 in the 77th minute before Pedro Fernandez Sarmiento scored another after 10 minutes.

After the match, Marcus Rashford analysed Barca's performance, saying:

"Very good, a good performance, and it was truly wonderful to play in front of the fans. It was also beneficial in terms of physical fitness."

"I know we managed to win the match today, but it’s very important to adapt to the team, get into the playing style, and deliver good football. I think we did that in both halves."

This was Barcelona's first pre-season friendly game. They will lock horns against FC Seoul on July 31, and Daegu on August 4 in South Korea. They will host FC Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10 before they open their La Liga campaign against Mallorca sex days later.