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- When the project started, Emery says, even the highest expectation was not Europe four years in a row. This is a new chapter with more changes than usual, but the vision set with the owner and the standard set with the players stay the same.
- Different years, different starts. But he concedes the parallel: a poor league start, a first European win at home to Bologna, then improving all the way to a fantastic finish. One experience to use, he says, not a prediction.
- Europe punishes assumptions: he recalls losing away to Go Ahead Eagles last season, and losing 1-0 at tomorrow's ground two years ago without performing. Every one of those experiences, he says, tells you how difficult tomorrow night will be.
- A knee issue, and a little frustrating, Emery admits, because his experience was the point of signing him. He lists the midfield cover, including a player back from suspension for tomorrow, and wants Goretzka's skills and mentality added once he can train with consistency.
“The structure is clear, the philosophy is clear and the style we want to play is clear.”
- The season after his injury was personally tough, Buendía says, and the comeback mattered. This time he wants a real role in the Champions League: he works every day to be important, and wants the new arrivals to succeed together with him.
- Buendía is blunt about the league: they are working for the first win, and tomorrow is a test to change the momentum and bring the confidence back. Emery adds that one of the new midfielders is progressing well and could be available within days.
Champions League nights are back for Aston Villa as Unai Emery reflects on the club’s return to Europe’s biggest competition ahead of Club Brugge vs Aston Villa.
In this Unai Emery press conference, the Villa boss explains why playing in the Champions League again is such a proud moment for the club and looks back on the progress Aston Villa have made during his time in charge.
Emery also discusses the challenge of rebuilding the squad after several key departures, integrating new arrivals, and maintaining the winning mentality that has taken Villa back into Europe’s elite.
Ahead of Club Brugge vs Aston Villa, Emery warns his players about the difficulty of away matches in Europe and insists they must remain focused, respectful and competitive from the first whistle.
The Aston Villa Champions League journey begins again — can Emery’s side make another memorable European run?
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