With Aston Villa having qualified for the Champions League, manager Unai Emery will understand that he can’t have any passengers in his squad in 2024/25.
The Villains, just like Newcastle last season, are likely to be stretched to the limit in terms of personnel and fitness issues, so the club need players that are at the top of their game and willing to put it all on the line in every match.
Emery has shown over the past season or so that he has the managerial tools to inspire and...