Unai Emery has shared an update on the fitness of Ollie Watkins ahead of Aston Villa ’s Premier League clash with Ipswich Town on Saturday. And the Villa manager has also suggested that Axel Disasi could make his debut for the club following his deadline day loan move from Chelsea.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has spoken in his latest press conference as he prepares to take on Ipswich Town this weekend.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to BBC MOTD on whether today's draw was a missed opportunity: "The match we deserved to win, when it was 11v11 it was very difficult. They were being man to man and being very aggressive. We had some very good chances for Ollie Watkins and we needed to be clinical.
Villa’s push for a top-five Premier League finish suffered another setback as they were held at home by 10-man Ipswich.
Nedum replied: If they are all fit and available, then as a number nine I would pick Watkins. He is still number one after all of his successes in recent years, but after him it is about trusting in Unai Emery as he is a very creative manager.
Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins' quickfire goals at the end of the first half cancelled out Mohamed Salah's 29th-minute opener at Villa Park, but the hosts were unable to hold on after the break
Aston Villa will welcome back Ollie Watkins for their Premier League clash with Ipswich on Saturday. Unai Emery’s side responded well to their defeat to Wolves last time out in the League, as Villa beat Tottenham 2-1 to knock Spurs out of the FA Cup.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was left frustrated after their 1-1 draw with Ipswich. Liam Delap had Ipswich ahead before Ollie Watkins' equaliser, with Axel Tuanzebe being sent off for the Tractor Boys. “We lost a very good opportunity, but we played aiming to win,” Emery said.
Villa fought back and equalised as half-time substitute Marcus Rashford's free-kick crashed against the bar, into the path of Ollie Watkins to score from yards out.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said his side should have won against ten-man Ipswich Town at Villa Park yesterday.