Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

The Englishman was handed his first start for Aston Villa - but what are fans saying about his 67-minute cameo against Liverpool?

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford played a key role for Aston Villa as they earned a valuable point at home against table leaders Liverpool on Wednesday evening. Mohamed Salah gave the

Arne Slot said it would be a “complete surprise” if Marcus Rashford did not make a success of his Aston Villa loan spell. Rashford was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa during the January transfer window after being frozen out by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim due to a string of below-par performances in training.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn is in charge of the squad group chat, which has seen plenty of arrivals and departures recently

Morgan Rogers had just scored Aston Villa’s second in the 2-1 FA Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur and Villa’s players had gathered to the left of the Holte End, a cacophony encompassing them, but Emery remained fixated on preparing his two substitutes.

Aston Villa’s Argentinian goalkeeper #01 Emiliano Martinez applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Brentford at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on April 6, 2024. Aston Villa equalised 3 – 3 against Brentford. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Marcus Rashford could be handed his first Aston Villa start against Liverpool laater on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee has impressed in his two substitute appearances since joining earlier this month.

Liverpool makes the trip to Aston Villa as it looks to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League. Marcus Rashford could be in line for his first start for the hosts.

Aston Villa host Liverpool this evening, with Unai Emery's side looking to bury the memory of a disappointing draw with Ipswich and the Reds hoping to put in a more convincing performance than in their 2-1 win over Wolves.