MARCUS RASHFORD returned to Manchester this week to train in Salford ahead of his 28th birthday.
And while Rashford was away, one of his team-mates heaped praise on the star’s “unstoppable” work ethic.
Marcus Rashford flew home to Manchester this week to train in SalfordCredit: Instagram @marcusrashford
Rashford posted a series of videos of him trainingCredit: Instagram @marcusrashford
The United loanee has 12 goal contributions in 13 appearances for BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
Rashford has made a promising start to life at Barca, providing 12 goal contributions since joining on a season-long loan in the summer.
With no European competition this week, Rashford flew back to his hometown to continue his individual training.
The star uploaded a series of videos on Instagram showing him working at The Performance Space gym in .
The forward, who is hoping Barca will exercise their option to buy next summer, captioned the video: “Marginal gains 48 hours back home.”
Rashford was possibly back in to see his friends and family before his 28th birthday on Halloween.
This week, his new team-mate and former goalkeeper heaped praise on Rashford’s dedication.
Singing praises on Rashford’s efforts, Szczesny told Barca’s Youtube Channel: “He’s an excellent player, I love him a lot.
“Direct in his play, attacks with speed, and he’s contributed to a lot of goals.
“He has fewer goals than he deserves, because in training, when he’s having a good day, you can’t stop him.
“If he shows that magical right foot more in matches, he’ll be very dangerous.
Rashford was seen weight-lifting and working on conditioning training in SalfordCredit: Instagram @marcusrashford
“I think he’s a complete player, and I remember him since he was 18 or 19 in the Premier League. I knew he was special back then.”
During his time back in the , long-term team-mate and close friend posted a snap of his son wearing a Rashford shirt.
The post received a response from Rashford himself, who wrote “RS” followed by a heart emoji, believed to be a nod to Shaw’s son, Reign.
Rashford will be back in this weekend for Barca’s home clash against Elche FC on Sunday.
He has scored five goals in 13 appearances in all competitions, but was powerless to stop Barca losing Sunday’s El Clasico 2-1 to league leaders Real Madrid.
The Carrington graduate after landing in Madrid ahead of El Clasico.
