This season, Aston Villa have been performing well in the Premier League. They are now preparing for a two-legged encounter with Ajax, a European giant, hoping to boost their chances of lifting a trophy.
Unai Emery’s side have their sights set on winning the Europa Conference League and qualifying for the Champions League. They face Ajax, who are expected to pose a tough challenge, in Amsterdam. After that, they will return to England for a crucial home game against Spurs. This week will be pivotal in deciding whether their dreams will come true.
Speaking in the pre-match press conference, Emery said: “I think for Aston Villa, the club, the coaches, the workers, the players and the supporters, for this first leg and then second next week at home, it is a very exciting and motivating match.
“Ajax always have my respect. It is an historic club in Europe, which has had great experiences.”
Konsa on Aston Villa’s aim
Ezri Konsa, one of the key players for Aston Villa this seasonn, has discussed the upcoming opportunity for the Villans in the next few weeks.
“We know this is an opportunity to win a trophy and from the beginning of the season, or even since the boss joined, that is what he wanted to do. He [Emery] wants to win a trophy with us and that’s what we’re trying to do now.
“The mentality he has implemented has really paid off and we are showing it. We’ve had a lot of setbacks in our squad but it has not ruined our form or position in the league,” via the Mirror.
Aston Villa have been one of the stories of the season in the Premier League. Yes it’s not quite a Leicester City story but it is still refreshing to see a different team break into the top six and shuffle up the pack.