Ezri Konsa praised Unai Emery as an excellent coach and said he was very happy to work with him.

2026-04-03 03:42

In the latest episode of the Aston Villa official podcast, Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa discussed manager Unai Emery's influence on the team and his own growth within the club. Since joining the B6 in 2019, Ezri Konsa has solidified his place in the England national team. He shared how his playing level has significantly improved under Emery's guidance.

Ezri Konsa said: "Since Unai Emery took over as coach, I have become an international player and adjusted my playing style to suit his tactical requirements. My technical level has improved significantly. I enjoy every training session and learning process, and I also enjoy trying new tactics and skills at the club."

When discussing head coach Ezri Konsa, he praised Unai Emery's achievements since taking over in 2022. He stated that Aston Villa possesses a strong international squad and is fully committed to winning trophies.

Ezri Konsa added: "I think Emery is outstanding. He has helped not only me personally but also the whole team. The team now has more international players thanks to what he and the coaching staff have accomplished at this excellent club over the past three years."

“Our goal this season is to go further, and the results so far prove that Emery’s efforts have paid off. Before he came, I knew about his resume, the trophies he had won, and the clubs and players he had coached. So it was very exciting for me to be able to work with him and learn from him.”

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