Unai Emery insists Aston Villa have no grounds to moan about Bayern Munich having more recovery time for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Villa Park. The German giants head to B6 on the back of a 1-1 draw at home with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, while Villa drew 2-2 with Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
In his post-match press conference, Emery was asked if he had any gripes that his players have less recovery time than Bayern’s. Emery responded with a touch of humor and a positive outlook.
Unai Emery said “We are going to suspend the match on Wednesday and we are not going to play. What do we want? We want to play in Europe. We want to get the same level like other teams like City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Newcastle, and Tottenham.”
Emphasizing the necessity of this challenge,
Emery continued, “If we don’t want it, then we don’t play in Europe and we rest in the week. Fantastic for everybody. It is the challenge we have. The players, myself, the supporters, even the journalists! We are going to be tired, this is the level. Man City played at this level for 10 years, Liverpool for 20 years. This is our challenge and my demands as well. On Wednesday we are going to be fantastic.”
Villa won their first Champions League league phase game against BSC Young Boys 3-0 and will entertain Bayern and Bologna in their next two matches. Bayern, now managed by Vincent Kompany, beat Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 at the Allianz Arena in their first Champions League clash. They remain unbeaten so far this campaign, having won all six of their opening matches before drawing with Leverkusen this weekend.
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