Morgan Rogers sends two-word message to Marco Asensio after Aston Villa demolition
Morgan Rogers directed a message to Marco Asensio after his Aston Villa double in their Club Brugge demolition job.
Aston Villa secured their place into the Champions League quarter-final, securing a 6-1 aggregate triumph over the Belgian side.
Asensio had another stunning performance for Aston Villa, netting a brace while Ian Maatsen also got on the scoresheet.
His first goal came from a pass by Leon Bailey that diverted into his path, which the Spaniard struck on the half-volley, while his second was a simpler finish after being set up by Marcus Rashford as the two loanees continue their brilliant link-up.
Rogers started the game on the right wing but shifted to the left for the goal to set up Maatsen, before being substituted off. He had a message for Asensio after another top performance from Unai Emery’s side in Europe.
Morgan Rogers hails Marco Asensio as Aston Villa fans urge permanent signing
Rogers sent a message to Asensio on Instagram following the Spaniard’s latest brace, his third in just a few weeks. He posted a picture of the two embracing, captioning it: “The best.”
Since arriving in the winter transfer window, the Spain international has played a key role in Villa’s campaign. Aston Villa’s progression has covered the costs of both Asensio and Rashford’s loan deals through prize money earned from advancing into the final eight.
He has hit the ground running, scoring seven goals in just nine appearances, with Aston Villa fans urging the club to sign Asensio permanently.
As for Rogers, he remains a crucial figure under Emery, having netted 12 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions. He has started every Champions League game under the Spanish coach and has been ever-present in the league.
| Aston Villa’s next four fixtures | Date | Competition |
| Preston vs Aston Villa | 30 March | FA Cup |
| Brighton vs Aston Villa | 2 April | Premier League |
| Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | 5 April | Premier League |
| PSG vs Aston Villa | 9 April | Champions League |
Unai Emery urged to put more faith in Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford
Emery faced criticism from Aston Villa fans after his tactical approach led to a 4-1 defeat against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. However, his side has since bounced back with four consecutive wins.
Despite their impact, Asensio has only started three times while Rashford has made just four starts. With Villa sitting eighth in the table, trusting the duo more in the run-in could be crucial to securing a Champions League spot next season.