Liverpool comes up against Marcus Rashford in an unfamiliar setting on Wednesday, with the England international having been cast aside by Manchester United and now on loan at Aston Villa

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.

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.

Liverpool faces a crucial week in the Premier League title race as it faces trips to Aston Villa and Manchester City - and Arne Slot knows just how important those games could be

How Will Liverpool Lineup for Crucial Aston Villa Clash?Wednesday night marks a huge clash for Liverpool as they travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa, with the chance to

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said he would be "completely surprised" if Marcus Rashford does not impress during his loan spell at Aston Villa, as the two sides prepare to meet at Villa Park on Wednesday.

Arne Slot 'would be surprised' if Marcus Rashford doesn't succeed on his loan from Manchester United to Aston Villa

Arne Slot claims Marcus Rashford has a 'nice height' as his Liverpool side prepare to face the Manchester United loanee at Aston Villa on Wednesday.