AdminUnai Emery is reportedly becoming increasingly frustrated at Aston Villa following a difficult summer transfer window and a disappointing start to the new season.
The Villa boss saw several key members of his squad leave during the window, with Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers all departing for significant fees.
Despite bringing in 10 new players, Villa’s squad appears weaker, while the loss of experienced leaders has left Emery facing a major rebuilding job. A 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the opening day was followed by a 1-0 home loss to Arsenal, increasing concerns around Villa Park.
Former Villa scout Mick Brown believes Emery will be furious behind the scenes.
“Aston Villa have had a nightmare this summer, and that’s putting it lightly,” Brown told Football Insider.
“After they won the Europa League last time out, you were looking for them to push on, strengthen the squad, and put plans in place to compete in the Champions League.
“Instead, the spine of their squad which has brought so much success has been ripped out, and they are now in a very difficult position.
“The manager is frustrated, because those players were key both on the pitch and in the dressing room, and that has been made clear by their dismal start to the season.
“I’m surprised Emery hasn’t already expressed his frustrations, he seems to have remained quite tight-lipped about it all, which might be a bad sign in general.”
With Emery contracted until 2029, there is no indication he plans to leave, but speculation could increase if Villa’s new signings fail to settle quickly.
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