Marcus Rashford - signed on loan (injured - out for season?)

[PaulWinch again]

I think his directness is a massive asset. His passing is a bit rusty but I think that’ll return quick. He’s very clearly motivated.

[Brazilian Villain]

I think his directness is a massive asset.

It certainly was when he clashed with the Tories.

[paul_e]

For everyone moaning about his tracking for Terrence, Salah didn't track Digne for our goal, which if we had lost it would have meant a break was on for them.

Also, they also were not in the same position in the pitch when Liverpool broke with the foul on Ollie. TTA had come right over to the middle and had 10 yards or so on Rashford closer to our half. But we also had a reasonable amount back. If the bounce had favoured Digne instead of Salah, Rashford would have been away on his own as well.

Yes, in hindsight I would have preferred him to come back more, and would be fuming more IF they had both starting on the wing, but it is not like TTA ran right passed him.

There's also a very high chance that he was told to stay high up the pitch so we could try to exploit the space TAA was leaving regularly, lots of teams do it against Liverpool and have for a few years.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

A direct, attack minded left winger. What’s not to like? He’s been decent so far and think he’ll be super handy for our run in. If he can’t take a sizeable wage drop I wouldn’t keep him as we already have an issue with wages to income. And every other player will want a pay rise if he comes in on those wages.

[brontebilly]

For everyone moaning about his tracking for Terrence, Salah didn't track Digne for our goal, which if we had lost it would have meant a break was on for them.

Also, they also were not in the same position in the pitch when Liverpool broke with the foul on Ollie. TTA had come right over to the middle and had 10 yards or so on Rashford closer to our half. But we also had a reasonable amount back. If the bounce had favoured Digne instead of Salah, Rashford would have been away on his own as well.

Yes, in hindsight I would have preferred him to come back more, and would be fuming more IF they had both starting on the wing, but it is not like TTA ran right passed him.

Rashford didn't bother his h*le, that's the long and short of it. He saw that break and play developing and could have broken his last sweat to get back, it wasn't a lightning quick break...but he wasn't bothered. That's the main reason his career is in freefall to start with. 60 mins into his first start in a Villa shirt...

Any whataboutery comparison with Salah is bogus...Salah is given licence by Liverpool to stay high on the right, hes arguably the best player in the PL, hes everything Rashford isn't basically.

[Small Rodent]

For everyone moaning about his tracking for Terrence, Salah didn't track Digne for our goal, which if we had lost it would have meant a break was on for them.

Also, they also were not in the same position in the pitch when Liverpool broke with the foul on Ollie. TTA had come right over to the middle and had 10 yards or so on Rashford closer to our half. But we also had a reasonable amount back. If the bounce had favoured Digne instead of Salah, Rashford would have been away on his own as well.

Yes, in hindsight I would have preferred him to come back more, and would be fuming more IF they had both starting on the wing, but it is not like TTA ran right passed him.

Rashford didn't bother his h*le, that's the long and short of it. He saw that break and play developing and could have broken his last sweat to get back, it wasn't a lightning quick break...but he wasn't bothered. That's the main reason his career is in freefall to start with. 60 mins into his first start in a Villa shirt...

Any whataboutery comparison with Salah is bogus...Salah is given licence by Liverpool to stay high on the right, hes arguably the best player in the PL, hes everything Rashford isn't basically.

This is just Rashford hate isn’t it? How do you know he was t given licence by Emery to stay up the pitch? I’ll answer for you. You don’t.

[cdbearsfan]

Yeah, he didn't like Rashford before so he's determined to find nonsense reasons to have a go.

[brontebilly]

For everyone moaning about his tracking for Terrence, Salah didn't track Digne for our goal, which if we had lost it would have meant a break was on for them.

Also, they also were not in the same position in the pitch when Liverpool broke with the foul on Ollie. TTA had come right over to the middle and had 10 yards or so on Rashford closer to our half. But we also had a reasonable amount back. If the bounce had favoured Digne instead of Salah, Rashford would have been away on his own as well.

Yes, in hindsight I would have preferred him to come back more, and would be fuming more IF they had both starting on the wing, but it is not like TTA ran right passed him.

Rashford didn't bother his h*le, that's the long and short of it. He saw that break and play developing and could have broken his last sweat to get back, it wasn't a lightning quick break...but he wasn't bothered. That's the main reason his career is in freefall to start with. 60 mins into his first start in a Villa shirt...

Any whataboutery comparison with Salah is bogus...Salah is given licence by Liverpool to stay high on the right, hes arguably the best player in the PL, hes everything Rashford isn't basically.

This is just Rashford hate isn’t it? How do you know he was t given licence by Emery to stay up the pitch? I’ll answer for you. You don’t.

Neither do you...yet he was taken off a few minutes later and his replacement Ramsey did put in a serious shift defensively to support Digne and later Maatsen up against Salah. We were so much better with Malen, Rogers and Ramsey

Everything I feared with Rashford and Asensio was shown up yesterday. Woefully short of match fitness and their selection unbalanced the team completely. When are we expecting they could play 90mins against a decent opponent - end of March?

[PaulWinch again]

Yeah, he didn't like Rashford before so he's determined to find nonsense reasons to have a go.

Seems like it might be similar for Disasi.

[cdbearsfan]

Players don't have to play 90 minutes. We have lots of subs, including some brilliant players.

[N'ZMAV]

Players don't have to play 90 minutes. We have lots of subs, including some brilliant players.

only half the outfield players do these days

[eamonn]

He was decent but JJ was mint when he came on and he's one of our own so he wins.

[VillaTim]

Rashford pace and quickness of feet are what makes him valuable. When he gets the ball there is that feeling he's capable of causing problems . Just enjoy him while he's here could be a huge asset in the cup games especially.

[The Moose]

He's with us for the next few months, how about giving him all our support? It might just help us win something! A cup, maybe?

[Nunkin1965]

Yeah, he didn't like Rashford before so he's determined to find nonsense reasons to have a go.

Seems like it might be similar for Disasi.

Thing is you could dig out any one of the players last night or any other game if you so wish and you look hard enough.
Some get special treatment though, as is the case for this lad or Super Ollie for example.