Emery urges Villa to make most of reduced home comfort

Aston Villa's manager, Unai Emery, is urging his team to make the most of their home advantage when they face Turkish club Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Birmingham club's home form at Villa Park has been a significant factor in their ascent up the Premier League table, as they return to the continent's top club competition for the second time in three years.

However, Villa have yet to secure a victory at home this season, with two defeats and a draw from their first three games. The reduced crowd at Villa Park, due to the ongoing refurbishment of the North Stand and the building site atmosphere at the ground, may be contributing to the team's slump. Emery, however, remains optimistic, stating that the upcoming match against Fenerbahce presents an opportunity to reset and improve.

He emphasized the importance of Villa Park, describing it as a special and fortress-like venue that the team should strive to dominate. Emery also highlighted the need to address Villa's injuries, with Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri set to miss a month due to a hamstring issue, further complicating the team's preparations for the upcoming clash.