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

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.

Marcus Rashford isn't able to do a key requirement as well as his Aston Villa teammates after moving from Man United on loan.

Rashford's switch came after being sidelined by United's head coach Ruben Amorim, but Emery, an ardent admirer of the England striker, was the key figure in securing his services.

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.

His defensive work-rate at Villa has also been a stark contrast to his efforts at Man Utd; Rashford has made 2.01 tackles per 90 for Villa in the Premier League, compared to 0.64 per 90 at his boyhood club. Not to mention, the forward has won possession 3.52 times per 90 for Villa, while he managed to do so just 2.22 times per 90 at Man Utd.

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.

Aston Villa are in the top ten of the Premier League net spend table after the winter window and Rashford has made a positive impression since leaving Man Utd. Rashford has been eased into the fold by head coach Unai Emery, but he contributed two assists off the bench in their 2-1 win against Chelsea.

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