Arne Slot revealed what has impressed him the most about Marcus Rashford ahead of Liverpool's clash with Aston Villa, while the Reds boss also sung the praises of an unheralded star he can always rely on.

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 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.

Aston Villa's loan forward Marcus Rashford scored five goals in eight home Premier League appearances against Liverpool for Man United

Marcus Rashford is hoping to make his first start in an Aston Villa shirt against old rivals Liverpool this week and Arne Slot believes the England international will eventually show his quality after

Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool, acknowledged that he would be shocked if Marcus Rashford didn't make an impression while on loan at Aston Villa.

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)

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