Pau Torres considers Unai Emery to be one of the best, if not the best, managers in the Premier League, and as a result, Aston Villa approaches every game, including those against top clubs like Arsenal and Manchester City, with the belief that they can win. Torres, who has been a key player for Villa since joining from Villarreal, previously worked with Emery, winning the Europa League under his guidance. After recovering from injury, Torres has become a fixture in Villa’s defense. Villa’s wins over City and Arsenal last season, along with ending Arsenal’s title hopes, reflect the mindset Emery has instilled at the club.
Torres praised Emery’s managerial skills, saying:
Pau Torres said “There is no doubt Unai Emery is one of, if not, the best manager in the Premier League. Who else has four Europa League titles? I think this shows the true quality of him as a manager. His preparation ahead of the game is so good to inform us exactly what to do and what the opponent will do. We will always be confident of beating any team with him in the dugout.”
He also expressed confidence in the squad’s potential:
Pau Torres said“As a team, we are prepared to better last season’s finish of fourth. We have the talent in the squad to do so and improve even further. We all know what we are capable of and we really feel we can go further this season.”
Torres also praised Ollie Watkins for his contributions to Villa’s success, especially in securing Champions League football last season:
Pau Torres said “Ollie Watkins was the main part in us getting Champions League football. He had an amazing season; he’s a brilliant striker and we are very confident with him in the team. They have been waiting a long time for this, and we need to go as far as we can for them.”
