Unai Emery expressed frustration over certain Aston Villa players not adhering to game plans following a 1-0 defeat to Monaco, which derailed their chance of automatic Champions League qualification. He acknowledged that his strategy of playing Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran together was a tactical misstep, leading to weaknesses in midfield. Emery praised the professionalism of some players like Emi Buendia while emphasizing the need for a stronger collective mentality. His comments reflected a drive to build a cohesive and competitive team moving forward.
Emery accused several of his Villa players of not following the plan, emphasizing the need for a stronger mentality and a focused team dynamic.
It was my mistake. I made a mistake when I decided to play with two strikers and we lost our positioning.
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