Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking to TNT Sports after the Super Cup defeat to Paris St-Germain: “With a loss, you can never feel happy but how we competed, how the players responded on the field for 90 minutes and our chances to score, we must feel really very proud of what we have done today.”
On Brian Madjo and George Hemmings: “Their experiences and having days like today are very important. They show how are they are learning after their hard work. This is the way, we decided before the game how we wanted to play this game, we have worked the players in these positions.”
On Emiliano Martinez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins as the three didn’t travel: “They are joining us after this match. We have our last friendly on Saturday.
“They are not going to be there but they will start training with us now. We wanted to give them four weeks holiday because the season was very demanding.
“We think it’s better to work with players that are fit.
“Overall, we can feel proud of everything we’ve done. Some changes will be needed but we are confident.”
More on Madjo: “He played because he was showing us his capacity to work and be demanding. It is not just about scoring goals, it’s about defending and how he has the commitment and discipline tactically. He was doing that.
“I wanted to play with young players and watch their progression. Brian started scoring goals [in pre-season] against Walsall and Real Sociedad.
“Now the reality is we have shown their capacity, but they have to keep being consistent, demanding and keep performing at the level they were.”
- Emery has now failed to win in any of his four previous appearances in the Uefa Super Cup.Enjoying this article? Support our work with a small crypto donation.
- Aston Villa’s Brian Madjo (17y 212d) became the youngest player to score in the Super Cup, overtaking Patrick Kluivert in 1996 (19y 220d).
Madjo also became the youngest player to score for Villa in all competitions since Louie Barry netted against Liverpool in the FA Cup in January 2021 (17y 201d).
Emery has now failed to win in any of his four previous appearances in the Uefa Super Cup.
Aston Villa’s Brian Madjo (17y 212d) became the youngest player to score in the Super Cup, overtaking Patrick Kluivert in 1996 (19y 220d).
Madjo also became the youngest player to score for Villa in all competitions since Louie Barry netted against Liverpool in the FA Cup in January 2021 (17y 201d).
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