Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was hopeful that the quality and experience of winter arrivals Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford could shine through.
Unai Emery has lauded ‘fantastic’ Aston Villa loanee Marcus Rashford after his two assists helped secure a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday. Rashford, who joined Villa in the January transfer window on loan from Manchester United,
Marcus Rashford has made a strong start to life at Aston Villa, and one former Manchester United player believes Unai Emery's approach to managing him has been spot on
Marcus Rashford provided both of the assists for Marco Asensio's goals in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea, but Unai Emery believes the on-loan Manchester United forward can do even more
Unai Emery said Marcus Rashford's performance off the bench in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday was "fantastic."
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has revealed what he plans to do to make Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford reach the height of his powers.Rashford produced a sensational performance for Villa on
Emery is getting more out of Rashford because he is putting the forward in situations where he knows he can create something which allows him to thrive. It also helps that the fire in Rashford’s belly has been ignited - he looks like a player determined to prove a point.
The Manchester United loanee was left out of Unai Emery’s starting line-up for the 4-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in midweek, despite getting two match-winning assists (both for Marco Asensio) as Villa came from behind to beat Chelsea in the previous game.
Marcus Rashford's return to England under Thomas Tuchel has been dismissed after suggestions Aston Villa have put him back in the picture.
Rashford made his Champions League debut for Villa as they beat Club Brugge 3-1 in the first leg of their last 16 tie
Forwards Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford are quickly adapting to Aston Villa's style and growing in confidence, manager Unai Emery said after they linked-up again to lead the club into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.
Villa's star duo has seen Asensio bag four goals, whereas Rashford leads the way for big chances created (six) in all competitions since the start of February