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.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford still dreams of a summer move to La Liga giants Barcelona as he aims to regain form on loan at Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

Manchester United loaned out Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa in January and he put in a fine display off the bench in his Premier League debut for the club in their 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town on

Marcus Rashford's celebration following Aston Villa's equaliser against Ipswich showed the Man United-loanee's true feelings

Arne Slot praises Marcus Rashford following his loan move from Manchester United and looks ahead to facing Aston Villa in the Premier League.

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.

The on-loan Manchester United star has made an instant impact at Aston Villa and undoubtedly will hope to get one over on his old rivals Liverpool on Wednesday night.