Rashford has made 11 appearances and six initial appearances. The 27-year-old has scored three goals and has 19 in 607 minutes.
The Malin villa was more of a slow burner, but his confidence is due to his well-being as a substitute player ending in a goal.
Undoubtedly, there was a Gamble element on Villa’s work in January, but it is useful, while their season is moving towards a glorious result that was given fuel this month.
The strategy is reflected in the results, with Villa’s last victory just three points behind Manchester City in the Premier League and eight games left.
Before Rashford and Asensio made their first game in the league, Villa had made 24 appearances, won 10, winning seven and losing seven, with 1.54 points per game.
They have made six games in the league, winning three, scoring two goals and losing one points from 1.83 points each – with both players playing important in the FA Cup and the Champions League.
I still have to see if the Villa can convince – or actually want to be – Asensio and Rashford to extend their stay, but the results are short-term and bring the rich reward.
In a January window that is often characterized by buying fears and desires to correct mistakes, Villa has played intelligently and can move towards the result of the season with great optimism and expectations.