Aston Villa Manager Unai Emery Discusses Team’s Lack of Consistency After Defeat

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to BBC Match of the Day following today’s loss. He remarked on the team’s performance, stating, “We played the game plan and did fantastic in the first 70 minutes and scored one goal. We were trying to stop them in the high press but they are not pushing up and we are more or less doing this in the beginning. “When we scored they pushed more and made changes.” Emery further elaborated on the team’s struggle, noting, “We tried to be consistent and we did not do that in the last 20 minutes and conceded the goals – one offside – but if we do that we won’t be in the top eight.” The manager also addressed the ongoing development of the squad, adding, “We are in the process of building the team and we are trying to be competitive and consistent. Today was a key moment because we are going to fight with them for the opportunity to be in the top eight. Today they got advantage and it is our challenge.” Regarding the competition between Watkins and Duran, Emery commented, “Yes it is perfect.”