'Can't Relax' - Unai Emery Gives Aston Villa Warning Ahead of Viking Test
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery prepares his squad for Wednesday's Champions League home tie against Viking, aiming to continue their perfect start to the competition.
- Despite mounting injury concerns, Johan Manzambi will miss the match with a 'small injury,' while defenders Matteo Ruggeri and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are also sidelined. Yet Emery insisted he has 'no excuses.'
- The Norwegian visitors arrive at Villa Park with confidence, having held Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw last week. Viking currently sit tied for first place in their domestic league alongside Bodo/Glimt.
- Victory would secure Villa's third straight European win and position them toward a top-eight league phase finish, guaranteeing automatic last-16 qualification. The club currently holds six points in the competition.
- Emery warned his players against complacency, stating 'Every team that plays Champions League because they deserve it, and they are dangerous.' He emphasized 90 minutes of focus is essential.
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Emery adamant injuries 'no excuse' for Aston Villa
Villa endured a difficult start to the season but have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, with Johan Manzambi's first-half header securing a 1-0 Premier League win at Newcastle on Saturday. But 21-year-old Switzerland international Manzambi was substituted in the 72nd minute and Emery said Tuesday he will play no part against Viking because of a "small injury". Manzambi joins the likes of defenders Matteo Ruggeri and Aaron …
Emery: Injuries no excuse for Aston Villa
LONDON — Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is determined to avoid using his squad’s injury problems as an excuse ahead of their UEFA Champions League tie at home to Viking on Wednesday. Villa endured a difficult start to the season but have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, with Johan Manzambi’s […]
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