Unai Emery delivers exciting Rashford and Asensio tease after Villa's 2-1 win over Tottenham
Aston Villa fans were given an exciting glimpse of what to expect from Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio after their cameos in the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Both new signings came on after Morgan Rogers doubled Villa's lead just after the hour mark. With flicks and tricks aplenty, Rashford and Asensio dazzled the Villa Park faithful.
"We have to build the team again after the circumstances we had," Emery said when asked about the new recruits. "Lamare Bogarde played consistently again when we needed him. Andres Garcia and Malen both played in the idea we had.
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"They were consistent and focused. As well, Marcus Rashford and Asensio, we watched their skill and how they helped us and will help us again in the next months in the different competitions we will face.
"We are in a new way after the changes we did. We are demanding because we still need to improve due to some tactical issues and how we want to compete in the Premier League."
He then told the BBC: "We have to protect every player and try to adapt them into our structure and use their skills. Asensio, Rashford and Malen are versatile players in the attacking third. We can feel confident to have them.
"We are very demanding in our way because we want to be in the top six or top five in the Premier League as well as in the Champions League, where we are in the last 16."
