Aston Villa has received a warning from Jamie Carragher that they need to accept the fact that Unai Emery will eventually leave for a larger team.
Since taking over for Steven Gerrard last year, Emery has been nothing short of amazing. Villa is now sitting in fifth place in the Premier League, one point behind the top four. After an unsuccessful stint with Arsenal, the Spaniard had regained his name at Villarreal prior to moving to Villa Park.
His first ‘big-name’ club was PSG, the French powerhouse, which he managed for two years prior to taking over the Gunners. Even though Emery had difficulty in both positions, his work with Villarreal and Villa has helped top teams remember him.
And Carragher thinks it won’t be long until Emery advances once more given how brilliantly Villa is performing in the Premier League. The Liverpool veteran acknowledged that although the Spanish manager will be in high demand, their supporters will not be pleased with his remarks.While they still have him, Aston Villa should cherish Unai Emery. It’s only a matter of time until a reputable Champions League team extends an irresistible offer to him. Sorry to be such a downer.
“The caliber and significance of Emery’s efforts at Villa Park are evident to owners and sporting directors, and they will have him on their wish lists. Following his tenures at Arsenal and Paris St. Germain, Emery is a top-tier coach with unresolved issues.
“At a team of Villa’s caliber, no coach in Europe has made such a significant impact during the past 12 months. You can be sure he won’t be coaching in the Champions League for very long. That’s probably going to be with Villa for the upcoming campaign. If not, Unai Emery’s door will be met with a line of teams.”
Carragher reiterated his remarks on Twitter, writing: “A European powerhouse might be interested in signing Unai Emery if he keeps up his fantastic work. Is it really so contentious? Although Villa has won the European Cup, they are not a major force in Europe.
On Sunday afternoon, Villa will visit Nottingham Forest, a rival team in the Midlands, with the aim of making a move into the top four. Emery is also eager to maintain his attention on his present squad rather than his own prospects.
“I have to maintain my composure both in winning and losing situations. We usually have really tough matches to prepare for, so I have to be very analytical in my analysis of how we can get better and never get comfortable,” he remarked.
“On Sundays, nothing changes. My goal is to keep moving forward and not stop. In every game we play, I want to be extremely demanding of every player. We need to make an effort to engage with and represent our fans.
It’s critical to maintain concentration during every game and strive for ambition in our attention, our ability to grow, our ability to secure the three points on Sunday, and our ability to maintain our standing in the standings.
