In injury time against Liverpool, Unai Emery was “going crazy” over a £17 million Aston Villa player.
Clinton Morrison observed Unai Emery becoming visibly frustrated with an Aston Villa player during injury time against Liverpool. Despite Villa’s impressive comeback from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw with Liverpool, Emery’s irritation was evident. Villa’s surge has bolstered their position in the top four, positioning them well for potential Champions League qualification following an outstanding season under Emery’s guidance since he took over from Steven Gerrard in October 2022. However, their defensive performance in the recent match was questionable, and Emery’s discontent was directed at goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for what he perceived as time-wasting instead of seeking a decisive goal. Clinton Morrison, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, noted Emery’s animated reaction, urging Martinez to play the ball forward rather than stall.