"Here we pride ourselves in trying to play a high line, it is something the boss has instilled since he first came. We didn't quite get it right. Things have not been good for us so far this season. But there are blips in the season and we are going through that now. Hopefully we can move on."
"When your manager doesn't speak too well of you, it is not a good thing for you. It does bring a bit of fuel into you and you just want to play the next game as soon as possible, to prove everyone wrong. It starts from tomorrow."
"I was frustrated and disappointed but when I analysed it I was getting the balance. I am demanding and always trying to understand how we can feel stronger. After the match I told the players we have to be more demanding."
Aston Villa drew 1-1 at 10-man Sunderland after Matty Cash opened the scoring and Wilson Isidor levelled with 15 minutes remaining. The visitors had Sunderland down to 10 men for an hour following Reinildo Mandava's red card. Head coach Unai Emery labelled the players 'lazy' and expressed frustration, seeking greater defensive balance and demand. Defender Ezri Konsa accepted the criticism, blaming a failed high line and acknowledging the need to recover from early-season blips. Villa remain winless in five Premier League games and sit 18th, with the squad urged to respond immediately in upcoming fixtures.
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