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While some have prospered for their clubs this season, it has been a terrible/poor ride for others as they have just not clicked much of the boxes.
Certain players who were expected to take the bull by its horn have faded so far away; it does not make for a good reading.
After seeing the top 5 underrated players of the recently concluded season, we look at 5 footballers from Europe that have flopped this season.
Marcus Rashford
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Rashford endured a terrible nightmare of a campaign as the Englishman just not could stitch two performances together at all.
He was so far off the pace this season that the Englishman seemed lost on confidence mid-way through the season.
The start of the season did not work wonders for Rashford as he was coming in with an injury post the Euro 2020; where he missed a decisive penalty in the final match against Italy.
On return from injury, the Manchester United player looked out of sync and displayed lack of confidence and ambition.
In 25 league matches, he scored a paltry 4 goals and provided 2 assists. Such poor numbers from a talented player showed the reality of sport.
When it’s not going well, it just doesn’t and Marcus Rashford witnessed this during the campaign.
Jadon Sancho
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In his debut season for the Red Devils, Sancho was another poor performer as he finished with 3 goals and 3 assists in 29 EPL matches.
Sancho seemed jaded from the after effects of the Euro 2020 tournament and couldn’t get going this season.
After enjoying a fabulous season with Dortmund last year, Sancho was a shadow of himself in the Premier League.
How many goals you dey expect from Jadon Sancho next season? ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/x7gFo07Z5u
— Man United in Pidgin (@ManUtdInPidgin) May 17, 2022
He even missed the season ender due to tonsillitis, which ended his campaign rather early.
Gareth Bale
After returning from his loan spell at Spurs, Bale was hopeful to kick on and get to his best but that was a distant dream.
The Welsh international played just 5 matches for them and scored a sole goal in that time-frame.
Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale are in contention to play in the Champions League final 🍿 pic.twitter.com/I45r44z1n4
— GOAL (@goal) May 24, 2022
Injuries, disagreements with the managers and an eventual announcement of departure were all reasons that led to Bale having a below-par season.
After 8 seasons in Spain, Bale aims to get away from the horrors of last season and showcase his skills once again which made him a big name.
Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi moved to Paris from Barcelona, shattering fans all over the world but did not enjoy the best of starts in his new environment.
Messi scored 6 goals and provided 14 assists in 26 league matches as PSG lifted the Ligue 1 title quiet comfortably.
However, the ex-Barcelona man personally did not have a fruitful campaign as he found it difficult to get into the groove as he lacked what he associates with ‘GOALS’.
Paris’ number 30 got into a bit of a run towards the end but was not enough to justify the quality he possesses.
The Parisians as well finished their campaign with just 1 trophy; which was a disappointment.
Neymar
The Brazilian once again did not live up to expectations this season as he failed in his complete pursuit.
Neymar had a slightly better season that the previous campaign. But once again the Brazilian has just not elevated his performance level.
Has Neymar’s move to Paris been positive/fruitful one? This question has pondered one and all who have seen his potential.
PSG would consider any acceptable offers for Neymar, according to L’Equipe 🗞 pic.twitter.com/mdxtRt1Kjy
— GOAL (@goal) May 24, 2022
Given his current form and how his career has panned down in Paris, it goes not paint a good picture.
Neymar will need to do a lot more to ensure he gives the Parisians the gift of his skills, talent and desire.
