Roy Keane is one of the most erratic pundits around, having previously said Marcus Rashford would be a total flop when he joined Aston Villa on loan. But now he is saying his form is a nightmare for his opponents.
The 27-year-old joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United in the January transfer window, a move that the former Red Devils captain had previously looked down on and was unlikely to regain his status as a top player.
But in the สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน latest game, Villa lost to Man City 1-2 yesterday. ‘Rash’ scored one goal and often threatened Man City defense. He is considered the most dangerous of the visiting team, impressing all parties.
Even ‘Keano’ swallowed his saliva and said Rashford is the most dangerous player in head coach Unai Emery’s team.
“He was a threat last night, had a chance to score in the second half, and when he’s on target he’s as good as anyone,” he said after the game at the Etihad Stadium.
“Ask any defender, he’s a nightmare. Almost unstoppable.”
The situation is that Villa are still 2 points away from the Champions League place. Keane sees the problem for ‘Villagers’ as having a goal difference and conceding that is clearly lower than the teams competing for the quota.
“Villa’s problem is they are competing more than their rivals for a Champions League place and have a low goal difference,” added the former United midfielder.
“We are a good team, but conceding late goals is a constant problem.”
“There are one or two scenarios where Villa will either draw or lose. Keep the momentum and go close to City.”
“But as you can see from the response of Man City. They know when the moment is important, which is in the last minutes of the game.”
Rashford has played 17 games in all competitions for Villa , scoring four goals and providing six assists.