"Very happy and of course today was a match playing with some potential players we have as a young players in the academy developing with them. And today they had an opportunity to play, George then Jamal [Jimoh-Aloba] and Kadan [Young]. Of course, Jamal scored a goal, really fantastic. We were expecting a difficult match because they needed to win. They are brave playing forward. Trying to get in individuals duels with us."
"It is necessary to give them chances and those three players play, George and then Jamal and Kadan, I think it's a good opportunity for them, they played getting experiences and played like we need in the plan we have with them. To get a victory, to play with some players like them and creating in this competition something with our supporters feelings for it I think is very important."
Aston Villa rotated the squad after securing Europa League last-16 qualification, giving academy players first-team minutes. The team came from behind to beat RB Salzburg at Villa Park with a late winner by 19-year-old Jamaldeen Jimoh. Young players George, Jamal and Kadan received substantial playing time to gain competitive experience within the club's development plan. Salzburg needed a win and played bravely, creating individual duels that tested Villa. Playing the full 90 minutes in front of supportive fans generated energy and helped Villa pursue its ambitions while providing valuable experience for the academy prospects. The club prioritised giving chances to develop young talent.
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