How Unai Emery privately feels about Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa so far after signing him from Man United

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After months of negativity surrounding Marcus Rashford in a Manchester United shirt, there were reasons to heap praise on the England international after his lively debut for Aston Villa in their 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Gary Lineker lauded Rashford’s display against Tottenham as there were signs that the 27-year-old was keen to return to his frightening best; taking on defenders, being direct and making incisive runs in behind during the FA Cup clash.

Coming on as an impact substitute against Spurs, all eyes were on Marcus Rashford as the world was awaiting to see if he can fit in Unai Emery’s system.

Rashford is “excited” about redeeming himself at Aston Villa and that was evident as he looked hungry playing as one of his side’s split strikers alongside Morgan Rogers.

Monchi reckons Emery can revive Rashford’s career and the early signs suggest that the famed sporting director could be bang on the money.

Unai Emery “very happy” with Marcus Rashford’s start to life at Aston Villa

Unai Emery thinks Rashford is a top player and one of the best players in the world; a view that will give the much-maligned Manchester United loanee feel like he is still capable of competing at the highest level.

Rashford is expected to blossom at Aston Villa and as long as he oozes confidence like he did against Tottenham, there is no doubt that his reputation will skyrocket once again.

In a newsletter for GiveMeSport, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Unai Emery and Aston Villa are delighted with the Europa League winner’s start to life at the club.

“Very happy. Good attitude, good training, now of course, it will take some time to be back in good form and shape but very good impact.”

The Aston Villa players seem to share Unai Emery’s perspective, with Jacob Ramsey raving about Rashford’s quality after his boyhood club put Tottenham to the sword. The Birmingham-based club’s willingness to sign him was evident, with Aston Villa covering most of Rashford’s wages during his loan spell.

What Marcus Rashford told Unai Emery in their first conversation before Aston Villa move

Rashford and Unai Emery had a conversation before the latter moved to Villa Park as well where the superstar forward revealed that his desire is to play regular football and enjoy a fresh start.

The Wythenshawe-born winger’s demeanour impressed Emery, which was the first indicator that he could succeed in a Villa shirt.

It is only early days for Rashford at Aston Villa but it seems like he is completely switched-on and determined to prove his critics wrong.

Rashford is top-quality player and in Birmingham, he could remind the world that this remains the case under one of the best managers in the world.

Starting to earn Unai Emery and Aston Villa’s trust, the responsibility now falls on the United academy graduate’s shoulders to build on his sprightly debut against Tottenham.