Asensio is not the only player who is blooming since he moved to Aston Villa, with Rashford who seems to be behind him a difficult season at Manchester United with a strong start in life in Midlands.
Rashford had been fighting for his shape at Old Trafford and found himself off the scene under Ruben Amorim.
But the transfer to Villa and play with Asensio seems to take him back to his best moment.
Since his debut on February 9, Rashford has created more opportunities in all competitions than any other Premier League player (13).
Against Cardiff, Rashford created six opportunities for Aston Villa, which matches the majority he created in any of his 426 games for Manchester United (Six vs. Wigan in January 2024).
You still have to write down, although given your performances so far, that will surely come sooner rather than later.
“Aston Villa has given him a line of life,” said former Arsenal striker Ian Wright at Itv Sport.
“It seems to have come to an end at Manchester United. He needed to rebuild his trust, he is 27 years old and has to show that he has a lot to give. Villa has given him a good opportunity.
“Things could be very exciting here in Aston Villa with this new exciting progress line of Aston Villa.”
With a game of the Champions League in the last 16 at the Club Brugge below, Emery believes that Asensio and Rashford that maintain their form is key for Villa to achieve their ambitions this season.
“Need [Asensio] And we need rashford, “he said.
“We need players who joined in the last window. We need players to return from an injury. Each player will be necessary for the games in the coming weeks and months.
“Now we focus on the Champions League. We are there and we have to enjoy and compete.”
