Barcelona management recently had to contact Rashford’s representatives to debunk a rumour in the Spanish media. It was reported that Barcelona were already looking at the possibility of sending Rashford back to United in January. Rashford’s representatives are said to have been reassured that this is not true, but that there is a basis for this to be an issue at all after three La Liga games, does not bode well. Then it will probably be good for Marcus Rashford to be praised by Usain Bolt.

In an interview with talksport, the world’s still fastest man in the 100m and 200m was asked about Marcus Rashford’s speed.

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“I read an article where you said that [Marcus] Rashford could beat you over 20 yards, is that correct?” asked the journalist, Bent.

Bolt confirmed.

-yes! Rashford is fast in the blocks, that’s what he does. He’s got that burst of speed, but after that, I told him, you could probably catch me at 20 [yards],” Bolt replies.

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Before he adds, for the record:

-But after that it’s over…