Unai Emery plans to play Rashford alongside Watkins at Villa

Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery has praised Marcus Rashford's resurgence since joining the club on loan from Manchester United, highlighting his growing confidence and recent performances. Rashford scored in both the FA Cup quarter-finals and in Villa's 3-0 win over Brighton, showcasing his skills as a central striker. Emery expressed his intention to explore the possibility of playing Rashford alongside Ollie Watkins to maximize their combined offensive potential. Rashford has accumulated three goals and four assists since his arrival at Villa, indicating a significant turnaround from his earlier struggles at Manchester United. Emery remains optimistic about Rashford's development and the impact he can have on the team's performance as they aim for European competition. The manager has yet to confirm plans for Rashford's future beyond the loan period, emphasizing that it will depend on the club's success in qualifying for European tournaments.