On the eve of Aston Villa's crucial home game against Arsenal in the second round of the Premier League, Villa manager Unai Emery expressed a positive outlook on his team's current situation and deep anticipation for the upcoming game in his pre-match press conference.
First of all, Emery expressed his extreme satisfaction and appreciation for the renewal of the contract of the team's goalkeeper Damian Martinez. He emphasized that Martinez is not only an important member of the team, but has been involved throughout the team building project, and that his contract extension is a good thing to celebrate for Villa FC and all fans. Emery specifically pointed out that Martinez's successes with the national team and Villa FC have made him more mentally tough, and that this mental strength will inspire the entire team to keep moving forward.
Emery then elaborated on Villa's team building philosophy and goals. By recalling Villa's glorious history of winning the UEFA Champions League in 1982, he conveyed to the players the club's deep roots and ambitious ambitions. He emphasized that although Villa has made remarkable progress in the Premier League in recent years, the team's goal is much more than that. Emery said that Villa must continue to work hard to achieve a higher ranking in the league and even challenge for the title. He hopes that through the case of Damian Martinez's contract extension, he has conveyed the club's desire for success and progress to other players and inspired them to maintain the same mentality and fighting spirit.
Emery could not hide his excitement when talking about the upcoming first home Premier League game of the new season. He said that Villa fans will once again witness a great performance at Villa Park, while the opponent Arsenal is one of the favorites to win the title this season. Emery is aware of the toughness of the game, but he also believes that the team is well prepared for it. He encouraged the players to show their best form and enjoy every moment of the game with the fans.
Speaking about the team's injuries and reinforcements, Emery revealed the recovery of Kamara and Mings. He said Kamara is recovering well from his injury and is expected to return to training in a few weeks, while Mings is close to making his comeback and is currently training alone to maintain his form. As to whether there will be new reinforcements to join the team, Emery said that he is currently satisfied with the lineup, but if there is a suitable opportunity, the team will also consider making reinforcements.
Finally, Emery re-emphasized the importance and expectation of the team for the Arsenal game. He said that although Arsenal's strength and progress is remarkable, Villa also has enough strength and confidence to challenge the opponent. He believes that as long as the team can maintain the unity and fighting spirit, they will be able to achieve good results in the game.
