Unai Emery optimistic about Marcus Rashford's return before Aston Villa's season end

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, is recovering from a recent hamstring injury and will miss the upcoming match against Fulham, but may still feature in one or two games before the end of the season. Emery emphasized that Rashford is working on his comeback with Villa and remains hopeful about his involvement in the remaining fixtures, particularly the match against Tottenham Hotspur. Rashford is ineligible to play against Manchester United, Villa's final opponent, due to loan regulations. Emery declined to discuss Rashford's long-term future at Villa, stating that such conversations would take place after the season concludes. Villa retain an option to buy Rashford, but his future may depend on the club achieving Champions League qualification. The team's focus remains on finishing the season strongly, with Emery stressing the importance of consistency and support from fans.