Aston Villa news: Was Emery right to sub Rashford against PSG? Have your say

Marcus Rashford may not have scored himself against Paris St-Germain, but he provided the spark that almost led Aston Villa to one of the great Champions League comebacks.

Unai Emery’s decision to replace him with Ollie Watkins in the 76th minute – rather than play them both together – is therefore causing much debate.

Rashford completed the most dribbles (four), had the most touches inside the opposition box (12), created the most chances (four) and produced the most crosses of any player on the pitch (nine).

Speaking to the Football Daily podcast, French football expert and PSG fan Julien Laurens said: “I was delighted when I saw Rashford’s number come up on the board. I just didn’t really understand it. I didn’t think it made sense.

“When I saw Watkins getting ready I said to the guys with me: ‘He [Emery] is going to go with a front two and we’re going to suffer even more.’”

Statman Dave added: “When you look at the statistics, Marcus Rashford has been directly involved in five goals against PSG in the Champions League – two more than he’s managed against any other side in the competition.

“I agree, he should have stayed on.”

Rashford’s loan spell at Villa Park comes with an option to buy for £40m.

With just over a month of the season remaining, he and the club have a decision to make over his future.

What did you make of the decision to withdraw Rashford on Tuesday, as well as Emery’s other substitutions? And do you think the forward will be at Villa Park next season?

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