Aston Villa focus on Watkins after Bologna win, Forest test next
Report claims a Villa star is set to depart this summer regardless of Champions League qualification, per talkSPORT.
Villa U21s lose 0-2 to Middlesbrough as McCormick and Campbell strike early. Mosquera hits the bar, Hemmings denied, but Jimmy Shan’s side still seal PL2 play-offs with a game to spare.
After Bologna 3-1, Watkins is nailed on to start at Forest. One change tipped, with Ian Maatsen for Lucas Digne. Villa chase a Champions League spot against fellow Europa League travellers.
Poland assistant Jacek Magiera dies aged 49. Villa’s Matty Cash pays tribute, calling him ‘an amazing guy’. Minute’s silence to be held across Poland.
Emery hails ‘fighter’ Ollie Watkins after brace in 3-1 win at Bologna, praises Konsa’s header and Tielemans’ corners, urges Tammy Abraham to follow Watkins’ example, and notes Jonathan Rowe’s threat.
CEO Damià Vidagany says Villa ‘try to replicate’ Manchester City’s Pep-era model as he and Unai Emery aim to build a Premier League powerhouse, praising Birmingham and noting the step up to the league.
