2024 ain’t no 2023 for Unai Emery’s Villa
Aston Villa were looking for a hard reset after the international break against Crystal Palace at Villa Park. In the latest My Old Man Said podcast episode, we break down Aston Villa’s ding-dong performance in their 2-2 draw against the Eagles. Peppered with glaring defensive lapses, it was a game that highlighted the current inconsistencies plaguing Villa in both the Premier League and more recently, Europe.
Here’s a glimpse of the key topics we cover in the episode:
- Defensive Fragility and Tactical Tinkering: A deep dive into Villa’s ongoing struggles with defensive cohesion, the constant rotation and questionable tactical decisions.
- Penalty Frustrations and Missed Opportunities: Discussion on missed chances, including the penalty incident that shifted momentum, and what this says about Villa’s current mindset.
- Ollie Watkins’ Role and Expectations: A closer look at Watkins’ performance, including his goal and his position as England’s second-choice striker – should he maybe learn to take spot kicks?
- Champions League Distractions or Poor Form? We explore whether Villa’s league form is suffering due to a focus on Europe, or if deeper issues are at play.
Tune in as we unravel what’s going wrong for Villa in 2024 and what needs to change to salvage the season!
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