Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery expressed his delight at his team’s “maturity” following their convincing 4-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the AFAS Stadion. The win has put Villa in control of Group E, with goals from Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins, and John McGinn. Emery acknowledged the strength of AZ Alkmaar, highlighting their past performances in European competitions and their impressive track record in league matches.
Emery stressed the importance of being competitive, especially in away matches, and rising to the challenge by maintaining focus for the entire 90 minutes. He commended the players for their maturity, responsibility, and self-demand, emphasizing the need for them to continually improve individually and collectively.
He described the match as fantastic, marking it as a key and important moment for their aspirations. Emery concluded by emphasizing the importance of having a unified idea and mentality as they strive to achieve their goals.
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