Emery proud of Villa despite Super Cup defeat to PSG

Unai Emery expressed pride in Aston Villa's performance despite their 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. The French manager acknowledged the team's disappointment but praised their competitive spirit and chances to score throughout the match. Emery highlighted the importance of experiences like these for the young players, particularly mentioning the impressive performances of Brian Madjo and George Hemmings.

The absence of Emiliano Martinez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins was explained, as they did not join the team for the Super Cup due to their World Cup involvement. These players will return to training with the squad after the match, with Villa planning to give them a four-week holiday as the season had been demanding. Emery confirmed that the club would make further adjustments, though the team remains confident in their abilities moving forward. He also hinted at more potential squad changes before the transfer window closes.