Aston Villa Star John McGinn Praises Marcus Rashford, Takes Subtle Jab at Manchester United and Ruben Amorim
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn has lauded the impact of his new teammate Marcus Rashford, while appearing to aim a veiled criticism at Manchester United and manager Ruben Amorim. This comes after Rashford’s impressive performances for Aston Villa earned him a recall to the England national team.
Since his move from Manchester United to Aston Villa in the January transfer window, Marcus Rashford has featured in nine games across all competitions. Although he is yet to find the back of the net for his new club, Rashford has already contributed four assists, showcasing his playmaking ability and impact on the team’s attacking play.
Rashford’s performances at Villa Park have clearly caught the eye of England national team manager Thomas Tuchel, who included the 27-year-old in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. This marks Rashford’s return to the national setup after he was surprisingly omitted from Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad last summer. An excited Rashford took to social media to express his delight at the call-up.
McGinn, himself on international duty with Scotland for their Nations League fixture against Greece, spoke to the media about Rashford and Marco Asensio, another winter signing for Aston Villa. It was during this interview that McGinn’s comments seemed to suggest a less-than-ideal environment for Rashford at his former club, Manchester United, and potentially under the management of Ruben Amorim, who may have been linked with or had some influence at Manchester United previously (though not explicitly stated in article, Amorim is mentioned in context).
“Marcus and Marco have both shown glimpses of the high-level players they are,” McGinn stated. “Perhaps they had lost their way for various reasons, but what they will find here at Aston Villa is unwavering support and teammates who will work tirelessly for them.”
John McGinn has praised Marcus Rashford following his impact at Aston Villa. Image: Getty
The Aston Villa captain continued, emphasizing the positive atmosphere Rashford has found at the club: “We are focused on making them happy again. It’s clear when you see them each day, they are smiling and enjoying their football. That’s when you know players are content and performing at their peak.”
McGinn highlighted Rashford’s performance against Club Brugge as a sign of things to come. “In the Club Brugge game, especially in the second half, Marcus was outstanding and posed a constant threat to the opposition.”
“If we can unlock their full potential and keep them performing like this,” McGinn concluded, “we have two players that any club in world football would be eager to have.”
Prior to his Aston Villa switch, Manchester United had reportedly set a £40 million price tag for Rashford for a permanent transfer. However, according to Transfermarkt, Rashford’s current market value has now risen to approximately £46 million, suggesting his move to Villa has already had a positive impact on his perceived worth.
Topics: Aston Villa, Manchester United, Marcus Rashford, Football
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