Asensio receives intense criticism.

Marco Asensio's missed scoring opportunity against PSG in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on April 16th has drawn criticism for the Spanish player.

It remains unclear whether PSG will activate Asensio's buy-out clause after the 2024/25 season ends.

Aston Villa were unable to pull off a miracle against PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals, despite winning 3-2 in the second leg at Villa Park. Unai Emery's team fought bravely, but once again, they had to accept defeat with an aggregate score of 4-5.

Aside from praise for players like Marcus Rashford, Youri Tielemans, and Ian Maatsen, Marco Asensio has become the target of criticism from Aston Villa fans. After joining Villa on loan from PSG in the January transfer window, Asensio had a fairly impressive performance in the Premier League, but recently, he has faced a worrying dip in form.

In the match against PSG, Asensio was expected to be the one to decide Villa's fate, especially after being given the opportunity to come on in the second half of the second leg. However, the Spanish midfielder missed a golden chance when facing Gianluigi Donnarumma, leaving Villa fans deeply disappointed.

On social media, a barrage of comments criticizing Asensio appeared. Some fans even jokingly suggested he "deliberately missed" the opportunity to keep PSG in the Champions League. However, these criticisms also reflect the high expectations fans have for Asensio, whom they believe will be their "trump card" in crucial matches.

Previously, in the 3-0 victory against Southampton in the 32nd round of the Premier League, Asensio missed two consecutive penalties. This raised concerns about the inconsistency of the former Real Madrid star.

To date, Asensio has scored 8 goals in 14 appearances for Villa across all competitions. It is unclear whether the club will activate the buy-out clause or loan the player after the 2024/25 season.

Source: https://znews.vn/asensio-nhan-chi-trich-du-doi-post1546555.html