Jamie Redknapp praises Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins who is an absolute menace to Liverpool

He said (via the BBC), “He is Liverpool’s nemesis – they just can’t handle him. Nobody gives Virgil van Dijk more difficulties than Ollie Watkins.

“He’s an absolute menace to Liverpool.”

After a difficult start, the England international is finally finding his feet. He has now registered 19 goals and five assists this season.

Villa’s number one need in January was bringing in a striker, and they signed Tammy Abraham, but Watkins improved rapidly and consolidated his place in the line-up.

The 30-year-old has now spearheaded the Villains back into the Champions League, and destiny awaits in the midweek Europa League final.

Unai Emery’s side now head into the Europa League final brimming with confidence, and Freiburg will know they are facing one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking units.

Watkins looks unstoppable again, Rogers is growing into a genuine star, Emiliano Buendia is flying, and McGinn continues to deliver in the biggest moments.

Villa’s fluid movement in the final third is overwhelming opponents.

Liverpool could not cope with the relentless intensity and directness pouring from Villa’s front line.

Freiburg are organised and disciplined, but if Villa reproduce this level of attacking sharpness, energy and ruthlessness, their front four should prove far too much to handle.