'It would appear he's no longer wanting to play for Aston Villa' - does Watkins want out?
After being left out of Aston Villa's match-day squad against Brighton, Match of the Day's Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart consider if Ollie Watkins is on the verge of leaving the club for Al Hilal.
Aston Villa's Spanish coach Unai Emery has sparked speculation regarding striker Ollie Watkins' absence from the team's squad for their recent match against Brighton. Reports suggest Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, is showing interest in the English player.
Emery's silence on the matter has only fueled further speculation. When confronted by reporters about the reason behind Watkins' absence from the lineup, the coach remained tight-lipped, only responding with a single word: "Silence."
Emery further clarified that he could neither confirm nor deny whether Watkins' absence was due to fitness concerns or potential transfer negotiations. However, the coach did express his admiration for the players who did feature in the match, praising their commitment to the team.
Despite suffering a significant 4-0 defeat to Brighton, Emery emphasized that the players' performance demonstrated the right path forward. He noted that while the team lost the match, following the right path remained essential.
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