Aston Villa’s Unai Emery Demands Better Recognition Amid Summer Struggles

A Season’s Resilience

Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, believes the club deserves greater recognition for their performance, especially considering the challenges they faced during the recent summer transfer market constrained by Profit & Sustainability regulations.

Facing Arsenal with Confidence

Villa prepares to take on Arsenal today, riding high as one of the league’s most in-form teams despite the earlier difficulties. Emery has emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards and consistency in their approach.

Emery’s Take on Team Progress

“We aim to set ambitious standards. Our focus on maintaining consistency is crucial. Following a victory, we immediately begin preparing for the next game,” Emery commented regarding the team’s recent evolution.

“The focus must always be on hard work; it is the key to our success. The players are the true drivers of this process,” he added, acknowledging their collective effort throughout the season.

Addressing Challenges

Emery highlighted the importance of both individual and group commitment in overcoming obstacles: “We are tackling these challenges together, and it’s evident in our united dedication. These are the benchmarks we strive for to compete effectively, and we are indeed improving.”

Reflecting on the beginning of the season, he expressed, “I prefer not to dwell on our poor start, yet we must remember it to understand our journey and why our performances were lacking. The conditions we faced were significant.”

Disappointment in the Transfer Market

“I believe we were one of the most affected teams during the August transfer window. We could not invest until the very last moment to bring in players on loan, which left me feeling quite frustrated,” Emery recounted.

“However, once everyone was present and we could say, ‘This is our season,’ we embraced the responsibility ahead of us. We discussed the importance of consistency, and now there is clarity—everyone is aligned.”