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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has set a new lofty challenge for Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford as his rich vein of form continues.

Rashford in sublime form

Rashford has looked like a player reborn since ditching United for Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

Signed on an initial loan deal, Rashford has emerged as one of the Blaugrana’s most important players this season.

His stunning strike over the weekend in Barcelona’s 3-1 victory over Elche has taken Rashford’s tally for the club to six goals across all competitions. He has also provided as many assists in that period.

Barcelona’s win against Elche lifted them to second place in the table on 25 points, five adrift of leaders and bitter rivals Real Madrid.

Despite Rashford showing no signs of slowing down, Flick has challenged the Carrington academy graduate to sharpen up in front of goal in order to become truly unstoppable.

Flick sets Rashford challenge

Flick said [as quoted by FlashScore], “When you see the chances he has, I think one or two goals more will be good, also for him.”

“I know that he can play on this level and I am happy he shows it,...