In the event you had advised centre-back early on within the season that Aston Villa would have confirmed their place within the Champions League subsequent season and be within the Europa League remaining he “would have laughed at you”.
Nonetheless, that’s precisely the place Aston Villa discover themselves in.
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Unai Emery’s facet began the 2025-26 marketing campaign in horrible style, with 4 attracts and two losses, in all competitions.
The Europa League is a contest which Emery is aware of very nicely, and it was the competitors the place Villa picked up their first win of the season in a 1-0 win at house towards in September 2025.
, Konsa recollects a “lengthy, lengthy assembly” the place Emery advised his facet he was “anxious” for the remainder of the season after a poor begin.
“In that assembly, you would inform that one thing was improper simply by the best way he spoke. All I might assume was, I am unsure we’ll get out of this rut,” added Konsa.
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Konsa touches on Villa narrowly avoiding relegation in 2020, and acknowledges the assist his household have given him throughout his profession.
Senior Soccer Reporter for BBC Radio 5 Stay, Ian Dennis advised Radio WM: “I used to be studying it, and I used to be pondering, ‘I’m going to go to warfare after studying that’.
“I’m wondering if generally in soccer issues align. I obtained somewhat shiver once I learn the Konsa put up, I need to admit.”
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Hearken to reside commentary of the Europa League remaining on from 20:00 BST on Wednesday.