Unai Emery insists Aston Villa's terrible luck with injuries this season is "not an excuse" following the latest blow suffered by Ezri Konsa. He injury blow comes as Pau Torres makes a comeback from his ankle problem, first suffered back in mid-December. It's hard to comprehend how many injuries Emery has had to put up with so far this season, yet his side's challenge for Champions League football is still intact. Considering the challenges he has been made to deal with, it makes the job Emery has performed even more remarkable. "They were not part of our plan but they are coming," Emery said about the injuries his squad has suffered.

Source: Metro February 07, 2024 16:33 UTC