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Emery on form, Elliot loan and 'test' against the champions
TL;DR
Aston Villa's Unai Emery discusses team absentees and the upcoming match against Liverpool, emphasizing the need for consistency and competition. He also addresses the 'embarrassing' loan situation of Harvey Elliott, who will return to Liverpool.
Key points
- Unai Emery confirms no new injuries for Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa has struggled with form, winning only three of their last 13 matches.
- Emery calls Harvey Elliott's loan situation embarrassing.
- Villa aims to test themselves against defending champions Liverpool.
- Emery emphasizes the need for consistency in competing at high levels.
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Villa Park (kick-off 20:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Emery confirmed there is no fresh team news for Villa with the same three absentees still unavailable - Amadou Onana, Alysson and Boubacar Kamara.
- Villa have won just three of their past 13 Premier League games but Emery is "proud" of how far his side have competed all season: "The reason [for the drop in form], we must analyse deeply at the end of the season. But my objective is to compete in different competitions at our best level and to have enough players, enough mentality to play and fight in the Premier League with the best teams and try to get our best position like we are doing."
- He continued: "The best teams in the world are becoming [the best] when they can get consistency in different competitions, performing and being competitive, and we are doing that."
- Emery said the they need to look at their "overall" campaign and how they have beaten the likes of Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea to their current position in the Premier League table.
- The Spaniard called Harvey Elliot's loan spell "embarrassing for everyone involved", after Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirmed the winger will return to the club for pre-season in his news conference on Thursday.
Q&A
What did Unai Emery say about Aston Villa's recent form?
Unai Emery acknowledged that Aston Villa has won only three of their last 13 Premier League games but expressed pride in the team's competitive spirit throughout the season.
Why is Harvey Elliott's loan considered embarrassing by Unai Emery?
Emery described Harvey Elliott's loan situation as embarrassing for all parties involved, indicating that both Villa and Liverpool share responsibility for its difficulties.
What challenges does Aston Villa face against Liverpool?
Emery noted that Liverpool is a strong contender and the defending champions, presenting a significant test for Aston Villa as they aim to measure their competitiveness against top teams.