LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – A year later, Aston Villa and Bologna meet again. No longer in the Champions League, but in the Europa League. In diametrically opposed situations. Bologna, with six points from four league games, are enjoying a good run of form; Aston Villa appear to be in a deep crisis, especially at a corporate level, with three points from five games, and sporting director Monchi seems determined to leave the club after several disagreements with manager Unai Emery.
On the pitch, the Spanish manager is expected to use the same 4-2-3-1 formation as Italiano, aiming to improve his scoring potential, given that he has only scored twice in the league. Emery is missing the two Belgian midfielders, Tielemans and Onana. “We’re facing Bologna,” he said, “a very strong team. Last year they played in the Champions League against us. We won here, but it was a difficult match. They have the same coach, most of the same players, and a clear, aggressive style of play, with plenty of one-on-ones. It will be a difficult match.”
From opponents to ambitions, because to recover from problems you still need to look ahead with conviction: “Our goal,” Emery continued, “is to try to be protagonists in this competition. Winning is difficult, but experiencing the journey as protagonists is truly exciting”.
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