Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has thrown his support behind Marcus Rashford, who is seeking to regain his confidence with his new club. Rashford delivered a standout performance, providing two crucial assists in Aston Villa's 2-1 victory over Chelsea. His efforts not only helped secure the win but also demonstrated his keen desire to impress his new teammates after a challenging period at Manchester United.
Rashford's contribution was pivotal; he played a fantastic 45 minutes that gave Aston Villa the momentum needed to keep Chelsea on the defensive. His performance was described as a "masterclass" by Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp, who praised Rashford's energy and desire on the field.
"The New Year is notoriously difficult to operate in when signing players but the early indications are that Villa really have completed a 'masterclass' in the window, as described by Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp." – Jamie Redknapp
Despite the excitement surrounding big-name signings, there is no certainty that these players will perform as expected. However, Rashford's recent display suggests that he is ready to make a significant impact at Villa. Emery has emphasized the importance of supporting Rashford as he adapts to his new environment.
"Support him, help him, try to feel comfortable here, try to get confidence with us. Try to use his skill in our tactical idea. He's in the process and of course he played a fantastic 45 minutes. Already he is going to be very important." – Unai Emery
The match against Chelsea also highlighted the talents of other Aston Villa players. Donyell Malen has consistently impressed in all six of his appearances for the team, while Andres Garcia has become a fan favorite after overcoming an earlier error against Liverpool. Axel Disasi also turned heads with his midweek performance against Liverpool.
During the game against Chelsea, Tyrone Mings had to leave the field due to an injury, which might pose a concern for the team moving forward. Nevertheless, Rashford and Marco Asensio grabbed the headlines by linking up on two occasions to complete Aston Villa's comeback.
"We know the quality of Marcus. He helps us a lot. We are so happy. Thank you also to Marcus for the two assists." – Marco Asensio
Asensio expressed his delight with the victory and emphasized the importance of maintaining a winning mentality.
"I'm so happy. The atmosphere here is incredible. I want to thank all the fans for the effort, we do it together. We have to continue. I'm very happy for the goal and the win. We know today was an important day. The mentality we have to have is to win every match. Unai trusts me and that's so important for a forward player." – Marco Asensio
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