Aston Villa manager Unai Emery & Southampton manager Russell Martin admit tackling tight schedules
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Unai Emery discussed the challenges his team faces due to a demanding match schedule and concerns over player fitness. The team recently secured a 3-1 victory over Brentford, but the tight scheduling of multiple games poses difficulties.
Unai Emery said “It’s been very difficult because we played two matches in three days, even we played against Juventus but we had, more or less, one day more to rest. And we are playing three matches, with the match tomorrow, just in the middle another match against Leipzig on Tuesday. It’s the most difficult challenge we can have, playing four matches in those days. Today I don’t know exactly which players are available for tomorrow. Some are doubts, yesterday they were in some pain and as well some were really tired. I think until the morning it’s not going to be clear for me which players will start. But for me, it’s not the most important to try to be consistent with the starting 11 players. I want all players to know tactically. I want them to perform tactically and individually, with their quality, always getting the level we want.”
Martin addressed his approach and attitude towards current challenges, expressing a positive perspective despite difficulties, and emphasizing enjoyment in his work and learning from tough situations.
Russell Martin said “Genuinely I’m enjoying it. We’re learning so much about ourselves and about people in tough situations. I’m doing a job I love so perspective is really important. I’m doing it with a group of people I love working with and a club and a place I’m really happy. It’s really that simple. There is no other choice. This game and I think every game is an opportunity. Every game is one we have to try and win because of the position we’re in,” he concluded.
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