Emery: “Juventus strong in defence, Vlahovic’s absence may change things”

As Aston Villa prepare to face Juventus in a crucial Champions League match, manager Unai Emery addressed the media in the pre-match press conference. The Spanish coach offered insights into his team’s preparation and his thoughts on their Italian opponents.

Emery began by encouraging the fans to enjoy the spectacle: “I advise the fans to enjoy the match. We’re in the Champions League, and this game will be a spectacle.”

Regarding team news, Emery provided an update on player availability: “For the match against Juventus, we’re recovering Konsa and Kamara. However, Onana and Ramsey won’t be available.”

The Villa manager then shared his thoughts on Juventus’ strengths: “They have a rock-solid defense that plays well with and without the ball. They’re building a team that tries to maintain control of the match while staying well-positioned at the back.” Addressing the absence of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, Emery added, “Vlahovic’s absence? It could change something in their way of playing.”

Spanish defender Pau Torres also spoke at the press conference, reflecting on the team’s recent performances: “The last few matches haven’t gone as we hoped. We have many aspects to correct together with the staff, and the defeats are a motivation to do even more.”

Torres also commented on the challenge posed by Juventus: “Defensively, we’ll need to be very careful. Vlahovic? He’s among the strongest in Europe, but Juventus has many valid alternatives. We’re ready; we’ve worked hard.”

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