Alan Shearer has raised doubts about the position Marcus Rashford will occupy at Aston Villa, as his strongest performances at Manchester United came playing on the left flank. Following a sudden breakdown in his relationship with Ruben Amorim in December, the academy graduate has joined Aston Villa on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to make the transfer permanent. Rashford will also have the opportunity to participate in the Champions League knockout stages after Aston Villa qualified. However, the question remains: which role will Rashford take on at his new club? The Villa Academy alumnus was assigned the number 9 jersey, suggesting he might take on a central playing role. Ollie Watkins suffered a muscle injury last weekend, and striker Jhon Duran was transferred to Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr during the January transfer period. According to Shearer, Rashford has shown his best performance when playing on the left side and he thinks Rashford will continue in that role, despite potential competition from Marco Asensio. Shearer also commented, “Marcus Rashford’s departure from Man United was the best choice for everyone involved,” while speaking to Betfair. “I understand it’s just a loan, but this gives him the opportunity to restart his career since he has been far from it. Several coaches have previously pointed out his poor attitude, so now he has the chance to begin anew.” He needs to begin anew because, without a doubt, he possesses talent that has unfortunately been squandered over the past few years. Given that a football career is brief, it’s truly unfortunate to lose out on those years. “With this fresh start, we need to witness the enthusiasm, passion, and everything else that we observed when he scored 30 goals.” This young man had the ability to converse with Prime Ministers, but things have taken a turn for the worse. “Multiple managers have questioned his attitude, and the latest manager has reached a breaking point, deciding that Marcus doesn’t fit with the team. As a manager, that is within their rights. Now, Rashford must demonstrate to himself more than anyone else that he still has the drive and ambition to succeed in the Premier League.” Ultimately, it all depends on him. He has indicated that he prefers not to play in the central position. He believes he performs better on the left side, which is where I think he will be positioned.
