Lineker: Rashford is the key to Barcelona s El Clasico, and Bellin s best position is No. 8

In an interview with TheAthletic on October 23, Lineker reviewed his Barcelona career. He also talked about the English players who played for Barcelona and Real Madrid.

In June 1988, Cruyff was appointed as Barcelona head coach. Lineker was not the core of the Dutchman's plan. He was moved to the winger position, but still scored 11 goals. Lineker said: "Before I was moved to the winger position in the last year of my Barcelona career, I was much more efficient in scoring goals.

Cruyff obviously only wanted to use his foreign players, and if he came to me and told me that, I would understand it. It is disappointing that he screwed me It was a mess and made me play in the wrong position. I know what happened, it was very frustrating, but I learned a lot, Cruyff is a very smart coach."

Later, Lineker talked about the three players Rashford, Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold. Talking about Rashford, Lineker said: "Rashford is very talented. His start in Barcelona is encouraging. He can play any position in the frontcourt, but he is in the best condition on the left wing. It always takes some time to integrate into the team. Considering the team's injuries, he will be the key to Barcelona in the national derby."

Talking about Bellingham and Arnold, Lineker said: "Bellingham can really play any role. Role, he can play on the left or as the 10th position, as he has done most of the time at Real Madrid, but I think his best position is the 8th position. Xabi Alonso's football needs the ability to run in the midfield, and Bellingham can meet his needs. His defensive and offensive abilities are equally good, and he will always have his own position. As for Arnold, he is injured, but Real Madrid's football is tailor-made for him."