Barcelona defeated Elche 3-1 in La Liga on Sunday thanks to a goal from Marcus Rashford, but manager Hansi Flick claimed the attacker can still take advantage of more opportunities in the final third.
The defending champions moved up to second position with 25 points, five behind Real Madrid.
Since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United in July, Rashford has scored six goals in all competitions.
“When you see the chances he has, I think one or two goals more will be good, also for him,” Flick told reporters as quoted by the Irish Independent.
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“I know that he can play on this level and I am happy he shows it, for the fans and for the club, and also for the teammates he is a very important player.”
Rashford admitted that he could do a better job of making decisions.
“I just try to do the right things on the pitch. Even today, I could have had more assists or goals, sometimes the decision to shoot or pass was wrong,” the 28-year-old told Spanish media.
“But I am going to have days like this. The important thing is always the team and today we won.
“My focus is not so much on the output. If I am doing the right things, I know I will always be able to score and assist; my focus is with the team, to build relationships and feel comfortable.”
Barcelona’s next trip is to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, followed by a La Liga trip to Celta Vigo on Sunday.
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