Rashford's show

Rashford still has a lot to show.

Like the fiery performance against PSG in the Champions League, Marcus Rashford continues to shine, reaffirming his position in an Aston Villa shirt. Dispelling doubts about his consistency, the match on the morning of April 16th at Villa Park showed that the potential fire within Rashford is still smoldering, just waiting for the opportunity to explode once he regains his confidence.

Fair play for Rashford

Moving to Aston Villa on loan in January after leaving Manchester United, Rashford had to overcome many obstacles. However, this change gave him a ticket to the Champions League – the hallowed ground where stars like Rashford always yearn to shine. The match against PSG, therefore, is not just an ordinary game but a golden opportunity for him to make a name for himself.

Rashford proved he hasn't lost his form. Despite a rocky start to the game, the striker improved as the match progressed, showing impressive signs of a comeback.

His powerful ball control, his passes that tore through the defense, culminating in the assist for Ezri Konsa's goal to make it 3-2, brought hope to the fans at Villa Park. With a little more luck in scoring, Rashford might have been the turning point of the match.

Although he didn't directly score, Rashford's hard-fought performance earned him well-deserved praise, including recognition from legend Wayne Rooney. The former Manchester United star even stated that Rashford had "transformed," playing at his true level.

This is a noteworthy change, because previously, many questioned Rashford's form after his move to Villa, as his previous appearances had been rather lackluster. Therefore, Rooney's praise serves as an exclamation point, confirming Rashford's impressive return to form.

Rashford proved that he still has value.

On that night in Birmingham, Rashford was one of the standout players on the pitch. Statistics show he created the most dangerous chances with 4 assists, 4 successful dribbles, and 2 clear-cut scoring opportunities.

In particular, in such an important match, Rashford's creativity and playmaking ability showed that he has the potential to become a key player for Villa in the future. However, a puzzling decision was made in the final minutes when manager Unai Emery substituted Rashford, who was playing well, for Ollie Watkins.

This change came as quite a surprise. Although Rashford is showing signs of regaining form and has just had an impressive performance, Emery's decision likely stemmed from careful consideration of fitness or tactical considerations.

Rashford needs to maintain consistent form.

Despite his outstanding performance, the question remains whether Rashford can maintain this form for the remainder of the season. Consistency is always a major issue for explosive players like Rashford.

The match against PSG was just one of the rare moments in the last 18 months where he showcased his exceptional talent. However, Emery has reason to expect continued improvement from Rashford, especially as Villa are fighting for a Champions League spot next season.

Rashford is gradually reviving his form.

Rashford still has a lot to prove. His consistency will determine his long-term future at Villa Park. Furthermore, Villa have the option to buy Rashford for £40 million – a reasonable price considering his potential and what he can bring to the team.

“If Rashford feels comfortable and happy, we will be happy too. He played a great game today, but the issue of signing a long-term contract depends on many factors. We will all have to wait and see,” said manager Emery.

Although Rashford's future at Villa remains uncertain, the match against PSG proved that he can bring a lot of value to the team. If he maintains this form in the coming weeks, Rashford will be one of the bright stars helping Aston Villa conquer new heights in the future.

Goals from Aston Villa's victory over PSG: In the early hours of April 16th, Aston Villa defeated PSG 3-2 but were still eliminated with an aggregate score of 5-4 in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Source: https://znews.vn/show-dien-cua-rashford-post1546346.html