“Protagonist: the primary determine, or some of the distinguished figures in a scenario,” says the dictionary. It’s a phrase Unai Emery has taken to utilizing lots. “We’re very motivated enjoying Champions League,” he mentioned on Monday, after Villa arrived in Monaco. “For me, it’s extremely particular, and I’m transmitting it to the gamers as nicely,
Aston Villa supervisor Unai Emery says his group are “very motivated” to safe direct qualification for the Champions League final 16 heading into Tuesday’s essential recreation at Monaco. The previous European champions are enjoying within the competitors for the primary time in 42 years and are effectively positioned to complete within the high eight, sitting
Aston Villa supervisor Unai Emery expects his in-form facet to face a “very tough” problem away to Newcastle on Boxing Day. Villa beat Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis on Saturday for a fourth win from 5 video games in all competitions. However sixth-placed Villa will kick-off at St James’ Park in opposition to a Newcastle
Not solely did Jhon Duran assist Aston Villa take an enormous step in the direction of reaching the Champions League knockouts, the striker additionally despatched a transparent message to supervisor Unai Emery to reward him with a beginning place. Duran’s curling 25-yard strike in on Tuesday was his tenth aim of the season, but he
Aston Villa will “wish to go even additional” in any case however securing a spot within the Champions League knockout phases, says former striker Garry Thompson. Unai Emery’s facet scored late by way of a deflected Ross Barkley objective to come back out 3-2 winners away to RB Leipzig. Villa now sit third within the
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been talking to the media earlier than Tuesday’s Champions League recreation towards RB Leipzig (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Listed below are the important thing strains from his information convention: Emery confirmed that Leon Bailey has “a small harm” and won’t be out there for Tuesday evening however they’ll “wait and
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has urged he’ll play each Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran collectively within the Champions League recreation at RB Leipzig on Tuesday. The 2 forwards have began alongside one another within the Villa assault simply twice since Duran joined the membership in January 2023. As a substitute, Emery has often favoured
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he’s “blissful” with the group’s season up to now, regardless of a downturn in kind. After a superb begin to the marketing campaign, the place they misplaced simply one in every of their opening 9 Premier League video games alongside successful their opening three matches within the Champions League,
Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to finish their dismal run by claiming one other memorable Champions League scalp towards “historic” Italian giants Juventus on Wednesday. Emery’s facet began the season strongly within the Premier League and gained their first three Champions League video games, together with a powerful 1-0 victory at dwelling towards Bayern