Unai Emery wants to write new history with Aston Villa
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery stated that he does not want to talk much about his previous achievements ahead of the Europa League final. The Spanish tactician emphasized that he is now focused on opening a new chapter with the Birmingham club.
Emery is a coach with vast experience in the Europa League. He has won the trophy four times: three times with Sevilla and once with Villarreal. However, the coach says past victories guarantee nothing in today's final.
"I am not the king of this tournament. I am currently writing a new chapter with Aston Villa, and what I did before is in the past. Tomorrow, we need to win with these specific players and defeat our opponent with Aston Villa. This is a new path, a new era, and I hope, a new legacy," said Emery.
The coach's words reflect the mood in the team ahead of the final. For Aston Villa, this match is not just a fight for a trophy, but an opportunity to start a new stage in the club's history. Emery wants to achieve results with his current team rather than relying on past titles and records.
The Spanish specialist added that he does not want to dwell on previous successes. In his opinion, Aston Villa has proven this season through their performances in the Conference League and Champions League that they can compete at the highest level.
"I don't want to talk much about what we achieved before. This season and our matches in the Conference League and Champions League have shown that we can play at a high level," said Emery.
For reference, the Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg kicks off today, May 20, at 23:59 Tashkent time. This match represents another trophy for Emery and a chance for new history for Aston Villa.
In short, Emery does not want to be called the "King of the Europa League." For him, the most important things are today's team, today's final, and today's opportunity. The past is in the archives, and the final is decided on the pitch.
