Younger Boys vs Aston Villa: Pitch won’t be ‘excuse’ in Champions League, says Emery
Aston Villa supervisor Unai Emery and midfielder Youri Tielemans have performed down the potential perils of taking part in on an artificial pitch when the Villans make their debut within the fashionable Uefa Champions League at Younger Boys on Tuesday (5.45pm BST).
The Swiss aspect launched the floor at their Wankdorf Stadium dwelling in 2014 to decrease prices and assist them to host different occasions, with Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola saying grass could be “better” earlier than his aspect received 3-1 in Bern final October.
“We decided to come here because we wanted to know and adapt to the synthetic pitch,” mentioned Emery, explaining why Villa had modified plans in an effort to prepare on the turf.
“We are ready and we are not going to use it as an excuse because we can play as we are and show our personality on a synthetic pitch.”
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Tielemans performed within the Champions League with former golf equipment Anderlecht and Monaco. “I wouldn’t say we’re concerned,” the Belgium worldwide mentioned.
“We’ve all performed on astroturf in our youth careers. Once you’re used to taking part in on Premier League pitches, on good grass, it’s completely different.
“That’s why we’re training here and getting used to the surface. We’re not making it an excuse tomorrow.”
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Three-time Europa League winner Emery oversaw a 2-0 dwelling win and 4-1 away victory in opposition to Younger Boys as Villarreal supervisor through the 2021-22 Champions League group stage.
Swiss champions final 12 months, Younger Boys beat Galatasaray within the play-offs to succeed in the Champions League group section however have made a dismal begin to the Swiss Tremendous League season by their requirements, sitting backside of the desk and winless after six matches.
“They are very organised and have a lot of pace with their strikers and wingers,” mentioned Emery. “They are good in transitions and very good physically as well.”
Emery mentioned attacker Leon Bailey might begin following a hamstring damage, whereas Tielemans described the anticipation amongst Villa followers.
“When I’m in the street just walking around, I’m seeing Villa fans being very excited about the Champions League and our performances as a team,” mentioned the 27-year-old. “There is a big buzz around and we feel that as players.”
