September 13th 2024.
During the recent break in the football season, Ollie Watkins made the decision to withdraw from England's squad. However, Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery has confirmed that both Watkins and Ezri Konsa are now fully fit and ready to play in their upcoming Premier League match against Everton.
Watkins has been a key player for Villa in their first three matches of the season, starting in each one. However, Emery has chosen to substitute him in the second half on each occasion. Despite being called up to the England squad, Watkins ultimately had to pull out due to concerns raised by the Three Lions' fitness team. This news may have caused some worry among Villa fans, especially with Konsa also picking up an injury while playing for England against Finland.
But during a press conference, Emery reassured supporters that both players have recovered well and are expected to feature in Saturday's match against Everton. When asked about Watkins' fitness, the coach stated, "He's progressing and feeling better, and he's in the squad. He will be available to play tomorrow."
Konsa had to be substituted during England's match against Finland after appearing to be in pain. However, it seems that his injury was not as serious as initially feared. Emery added, "The players who have returned from international duty are in the squad, and we don't have any major concerns."
One player who has been performing well for Villa this season is Jhon Duran. Emery is pleased to have strong competition among his attacking players, saying, "I want our players to compete with each other and push each other to showcase their abilities." He also mentioned that Duran has been gaining confidence and maturity, and that Watkins is also improving after some minor setbacks at the start of the season.
Emery concluded by stating that he is happy with the form of his attacking players and wants them to continue playing well together throughout the season. It is clear that he values the individual talents of his players, but also believes in their ability to work together as a cohesive unit. As the season progresses, Emery hopes to see even more impressive performances from his team.
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