What Unai Emery brings to Aston Villa

[@konstantinospapafilakis9598]

I think Emery is going to use different tactics from Villarreal. Fans can expect a lot as he is tactical mastermind

[@r3zaful]

He is very conservative

[@rio290]

@@r3zaful only in European matches, in La Liga he is playing very fluid

[@VoiceOfReason579]

As for "mastermind "

[@omarbabakarkhail]

@@VoiceOfReason579 He won three Europa league titles in a row in 14, 15 and 16 with Sevilla playing some of the best football the continent has seen, not like the Villarreal you lot saw, which is a team comprised of many old starters.

[@babelincoln2092]

Wouldn't call any of this descriptive of a mastermind. He's a solid manager, thats all.

[@ajmalaj4381]

The deal with Emery is that instead of building a system he sets up teams based on how opponents play, the reason he is extremely successful in cup competitions.

[@arjunkaliyath6389]

Even his time at PSG wasn't that meh. He probably did better than any PSG manager . Only tuchels time there can be debatable. He's truly underrated. Agree first time at arsenal it didn't work out but that could've probably been down to a language issue.

[@josephgeorge7755]

It wasn’t really a language issue imo, I personally think he wasn’t backed properly

[@josephdelgado6257]

@@josephgeorge7755 yeah he never got the transfers he asked for and instead was given signings that were decided by Sanllehi and Mislintat

[@martytu20]

@@josephgeorge7755 The biggest contrast between Emery and Arteta lies in the film room sessions. While Emery gets so detailed it overwhelms players, Arteta prefers to be more concise with his information. You will lose a room if you go into 50 minute diatribes counting the pins on a haystack.

[@jamesaddison2428]

The squad Emery inherited at Arsenal was god aweful

[@goated6146]

I'm an Arsenal supporter and yes I believe the Language was an issue becaue the guy had a super thick accent, I really believe players couldn't really understand him and he couldn't get them fired up. He also didn't have a good squad. Lookng back that team he had was horrific,

[@gabrielyu88]

Hey Tifo, love the work. Would it be possible for you guys to make a video on how teams handle playing with 10 men, in particular Pep's teams? How do his teams maintain majority possession with a numerical disadvantage?

[@phillip3979]

Keep the ball. Man city can keep the ball better than most sides.

[@plarp]

I looked away and when I looked back there were about 30 Villa players on the pitch and yep, that would definitely be a winning strategy

[@U_C_G]

That shirt is an absolute banger, love the colours and the design

[@deanmoulder9348]

Great content. I think Bailey is going to absolutely love playing for Emery. He’ll be encouraged to use his pace and skill and the team will work more space for him.

[@jackpiggott40]

I agree, could see him playing a lot of games in a similar role to what Chukwueze or even Danjuma have played under Emery, I feel like Buendia is gonna be the true player to explode into life under Emery with his progressive passes and ball carrying

[@saikomiko9032]

never have i seen a more accurate prediction, 15 Minutes into Emery's Villa debut

[@theveiwer2]

Wild to see York City represented on Tifo

[@MrBobo2709]

sweet kit there

[@aaronconway4435]

I think Mings, Konsa and Chambers could be the starting three, with Cash outside Chambers or Digne outside Mings depending which side of the pitch Emery wants to focus attacks down

[@HenSt-gz7qj]

Chambers have experience working under Emery, I think he might get a chance as the right side CB.

[@LT-zs5nn]

@@HenSt-gz7qj Chambers is genuinely quality too. He’s barely put a foot wrong when he’s played for us, massively underrated by neutrals

[@DevlinUK]

Many good ebenings in store for Aston Villa

[@Nick-Emery]

LoL

[@ManLikeMatts]

Love the detail you guys go into on these tactics videos

[@kaanokancaglar]

Love the York City top ❤❤

[@toraqi8225]

Coquelin was a bench player and even when he did play it was mostly as the back-up to Capoue instead of on the left. Manu Trigueros started most of their games and is a much more creative, attacking player than Coquelin, definitely not just meant to provide cover for the left-back. Pedraza was also the starting LB for most of Emery's stint, not Estupiñán, and he is also more attacking minded as described here.

[@robwarnerSDA]

Bueno! Great work, Jon. And, other than the line-up, pretty much exactly what we saw yesterday.

[@jacobgagosian7569]

Love the videos. Could you do a video about Alex Iwobi's transformation and how important he is for Everton?

[@Cvspxr]

A good coach tailors his tactics to the need of the team

[@Nayson]

9:45 onwards - the defensive shape is interesting, Mings is a converted left back and Konsa played right back at Charlton from time to time so there’s stuff to work with there in the short term at least. We still don’t know what’s going on with Diego Carlos, he came in for a lot of money but did his Achilles on his home debut and may or may not be out for the season. Luiz has been a source of debate amongst Villa fans for a good long time. He isn’t really a 6 despite what his shirt number might say. He’s just kinda ended up there because we’ve not really had anything until Kamara came in, Kamara also got injured so we’ve still not had too much time to push Dougie forwards.

[@LT-zs5nn]

As you said Dougie has always been up for debate amongst our fan base but it baffles me that people couldn’t see his ability even when he wasn’t shining and playing out of position. He’s obviously not capable of playing as a lone 6 but in a double pivot/as an 8 I think he’s one of our strongest players. His technical ability seems a level above our other midfielders

[@MylesB93-]

Europa League 2023/24 champions: Aston Villa

[@aakarmamtora3470]

They won't even make europa conference league. Or even be in contention for it.

[@MylesB93-]

@@aakarmamtora3470 It was a joke brah

[@jr4god11]

@@MylesB93- lmao 🤣 can't even dream in the comments

[@MylesB93-]

@@jr4god11 I know man 😂😂

[@wizardflaps]

2024/25 obvs, chill. Give him a season to bed in.

[@Bobby_sprinkles]

Concerned that we might be one of the clubs he fails at horrifically. However, I am looking forward to a manager who will tweak things mid-game. Gerrard (and Smith at times) looked bereft in terms of how to change things when things weren't going our way.

[@kelvinengland3991]

Because Gerrard is a shocking manager.

[@Bobby_sprinkles]

@@kelvinengland3991 Certainly wasn't good.

[@Dz73zxxx]

@@Bobby_sprinkles also Still novice, id say spl hardly need tactic tweaks, whilst pl is just continuous improvise and restructure. For what i saw on few matches under him, he's just a one-liner, no plan B.

[@LT-zs5nn]

@@Dz73zxxx even his plan A was appalling - we’d keep the same formation, despite it not working, but chop and change the players involved effectively every week. No wonder players struggled to build chemistry with one another

[@cynshie]

Interesting video as always guys, it's Pino not Pina though

[@diegodadog14]

You should compare the la liga metrics vs champions metrics with other teams because it seems logic for a Villareal/Sevilla/Dortmund,etc(lower champions quality teams) to do this change from posesion to directness

[@thefootballdummy]

Damn that kit is gorgeous

[@nicinat0r]

I must confess, I have a soft spot for Emery :) I hope he suceeds and gets the love he deserves in the Premier League, his time at Arsenal wasnt great but not as bad as many people think if you ask me

[@waveplay3978]

Emery is a weird manager. He comes up with these unusual, creative tactical moves with an intention to counter the opponent's approach. A ton of video footage reviews and the need for players to understand Emery's reasoning for his ideas, which are quite complex/complicated. For a mid table side this can be a very effective approach. I think it's how his sides were often able to beat supposedly bigger clubs in knockout tournaments. At bigger clubs like Arsenal this goes against the philosophy of playing "their own" football and it just clashes. I wish him success at Aston Villa, hope he's a better communicator now in English.

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

Our players were dying for more instructions Dean Smith was our last real manager and I think his approach eventually lost the dressing room being a more of a father figure style coach. Gerrard just left everything to his assistants when Beale left so did the dressing room as effectively they lost a manager whilst still technically having a manager. Then we got Emery screaming out instructions changing it mid game were needed like against United when they scored. Emery is a very tactical man who loves his data and for me thats exactly what managers should be. I heard he watched 19 or so United matches for the Europa League final against them thats how meticulous he is. It's probably not going to be any where near that figure for league games but it will still be high as thats the way he likes. His English is pretty good even at Arsenal it was good just really the accent hence turning the v's into b's in evening as thats typically how the Spainish pronounce v.

[@waveplay3978]

@@dennisgoatimer1079 yeah Emery is meticulous and full of instructions. At Arsenal I was at first glad he seemed to be more of a micromanager than Wenger was who seemed more happy to trust his players to figure things out individually. I think if Emery had gotten the key signings he wanted (Nzonzi, etc) he'd have built a better team than he did. Also I think the team often didn't really understand fully what he was trying to communicate and it just fell apart. At the end of the day his approach and philosophy just wasn't very 'Arsenal' and it was just a bad fit. I still have respect for the guy though, he is a good manager for sure, far better than the Allardyce types we have in English football.

[@Guizoc]

love the york city fc shirt

[@onizuka255]

He might not even use teh same formation, the man is Brilliant

[@patmax9005]

*Alex Moreno* & Promising Youngster *J.D Duran* Are 2 Really Good Signings *_VILLA_* Have Got In So Far *ITS LOOKING GOOD AT VILLA AGAIN I FEEL* 👍😉

[@cristianschell4102]

Hey guys, would you be doing these videos for the world cup matches? I love your content! Thanks

[@maxsterry5013]

If he was going to keep the same system Chambers (RB/CB) would probably fill in for Cash. In terms of a highly creative midfielder there is Coutinho who oddly didn't make it into the video at all.

[@trequinho]

Incredible shirt Jon have you got the 3rd shirt?

[@pijesz]

His first game is against Man United, a very tough one.

[@haydarali6249]

His second game is also against Man United, couldn't we have had these games a few months ago

[@LT-zs5nn]

@@haydarali6249 then Brighton, Liverpool and Spurs… ridiculously tough start for a team low on confidence

[@moch.farisdzulfiqar6123]

@@LT-zs5nn Brighton arguably much more of a trouble than the current Liverpool team, Liverpool players performance in this season is too inconsistent. While Spurs is Spurs, don't let them had a chances to counter attack, and you might be win the game.

[@LT-zs5nn]

As a Villa fan I’ve genuinely got 0 expectation now, even though this is a fantastic appointment, and I hope other Villa fans are the same. Every year we have the majority of our fan base claiming we’re going to fight for a European spot, and at this point it just seems delusional. I’m rooting for Emery but honestly just want to give him time - unlike Gerrard he’s a good manager who knows what he’s doing and if we aren’t setting the world alight immediately I honestly couldn’t care less. The top 7 places in the prem with Newcastle now being a solid side are effectively set in stone, so all we can really hope for is top 10 every year and some decent cup runs.

[@phillip3979]

So you’re saying we should aim for top ten. I agree I want be in the top 10 too. I want to win the title. That’s top ten right? Lol

[@bacchic6676]

I really hope we can get to 8 this season

[@kly826]

A wise man once said, "Good ebenin!"

[@Nick-Emery]

Asson Beela

[@AbdaSamio]

Good ebening

[@yan.weather]

What jersey is he wearing?

[@Viewsonic61]

Excellent analysis and a clear understanding of how Unai Emery’s tactics could potentially work at Aston Villa.

[@EYDIMUSIC]

Are your elbows on back to front?

[@laqrwd]

can we pretty please get a leeds vs bournemouth video!!

[@lilith67]

if gerrard had just played the formation at 2:11, maybe he would've kept his job

[@Joelinton1892]

Emery is a great manager and I think he will do well for Villa but I can already imagine him playing people in weird positions and its going to annoy Villa fans so much. He did the same thing at Arsenal.

[@wizardflaps]

I think we need that mix up though because we've been too predictable and too easy to get around when we've not been able to outclass an opponent. See our last two games.

[@hazzmattplays1100]

Think it makes more sense for Jacob Ramsey to play in that defensive lm type of role than McGinn tbh

[@wizardflaps]

He's the one player that bursts forward from midfield carrying the ball. Let's put him in defence.

[@LT-zs5nn]

Ramsey would be awful defensively. He’s great at progressing the ball but even then he’s a player with great potential who’s fairly average at the moment. He was poor for months last year but his goal contributions papered over the cracks

[@AJD...]

Unai is basically mid table Sam Allardyce

[@johndoe-br4yv]

Konsa to RB & Chambers to RCB and that is spot on. Luiz will be our Parejo with Kamara being our Capoue. Hard to see a future for Coutinho under Emery however.

[@KickThuBucket]

I was gonna comment the exact same thing

[@Misclaneous]

Might be a disaster, but Coutinho in the Parejo role? No doubting he has the quality to progress the ball up the pitch. But obvs defensive question marks, and if he'll make himself available to be that progressive player, and not just disappear. Still, if Emery has form with playing people in unusual positions...

[@LT-zs5nn]

@@Misclaneous if we have one attacking player who could operate in a more defensive position as well as pushing forward it’s Buendia. His defensive work rate is class and he’s weirdly strong for someone of his build

[@Misclaneous]

@@LT-zs5nn good point... I'm just thinking about those quality, perfectly weighted balls forwards. I love Buendia, he gets stuck in, but can also be a bit scrappy at times. Countinho has the class for those through balls up to the forwards

[@iskywhisky1154]

Is it just me or is that Aston vanilla in the top left corner of f the tactics board ?

[@phillip3979]

He’s leeds fan so maybe slight dig

[@amychaseaussie]

A very good evening

[@lifequotes8031]

Talk about the new Brighton manager

[@M4NA5]

Some good ebenings, some bad ebenings. Decent coach overall but might still find it hard in England, as language and tactics may not translate well.

[@ay613]

His english has improved.

[@nakiyame2606]

​@@ay613 improved ebenings

[@Jothamvvw]

_Good ebenin_

[@Shines.22]

"Good ebening." - Unai Emery

[@stannats2637]

This dude is legit best dressed on tifo

[@ppa233]

Yeremy Pino not Pina

[@mczwei2081]

Good ebening united

[@raavenzen6100]

A good ebening

[@ay613]

I reckon he'll play 4-2-3-1.

[@phillip3979]

I think you will find he doesn’t play set system like that. We look like that at times maybe, but 442 at times too

[@ay613]

@@phillip3979 yh good shout

[@kaiserfloppaiii5214]

aston villa can expect an Europa league

[@saifabidalbloushi]

I will STILL not forgive ronaldo for knocking villarreal out of tbe ucl😤😔😭

[@GrahamPlays]

Foyth at rb isnt unusual.

[@joeparas]

My favourite part was when Jon put all the players on the field and I still thought Villa didn't look that strong XD

[@omarbabakarkhail]

Incredible how disrespectful football fans are towards this man. Have you lot forgotten the awful Arsenal squad he had and how little he was backed? AV is punching far above their weight in terms of coaches. They went from Gerrard that won nothing, to the king of the EL, winning it three times in a row with Sevilla, one with Villarreal, and being runner up with that awful Arsenal squad.

[@MichaelBoogerd]

let's just buy Parejo.

[@fitzscottfitz]

first of all good evening

[@WhyMe432532]

By far the most important thing he brings is "good ebening".

[@brrrrett]

Loading Aston Villareal

[@realvilla]

We beat Manure. He could retire now with our full blessings and a statue.

[@kristofrookx8452]

U payed too much football manager dude... This is a joke

[@bsigns1935]

What can Aston villa expect from Unai emery? "good ebening" from him in every evening interview

[@georgedolman444]

The cbs are the weakest link in the squad. Mings is a liability

[@daft990]

If he plays McGinn tomorrow, I bet a large part of my fellow Villa fans will want Emery sacked. 😂

[@samrowe8752]

Vanillareal? Really? 😂

[@TheKoobon]

Vanillarreal

[@macncheesegaming2453]

Unai Memery 😂😂😂

[@kwongwinglai5432]

Gerrard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tomdip2094]

From an Arsenal fan: Chaos, player disharmony discord, and unwatchable football. That is what you can expect from him.

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

@Lesego from an Arsenal fan, his tactics do not work in the Premier League.

[@ryanmthomson6102]

I disagree, he got the most points from a average on paper side in the league since wenger, I imagine with the right players and backing, things would have been different.

[@JPM28280]

Absolute bollocks. Got you to a European final, best points since under Wenger. Let’s not forget, you lot all wanted Arteta out and he was the worst manager ever 6 months ago……

[@aaronconway4435]

The chaos and player disharmony was Emery's inheritance, not his fault Wenger had the clout to manage egos like Auba, Ozil etc. and for some reason Arteta was given the time and trust from the board to remove those toxic personalities and change the culture entirely

[@xyz-ml9ff]

​@@TheBurdenOfHope says a dude who only watches premier league football lol

[@mikeriley3556]

Up the Villa 💜

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

Steven Gerrards Next Job ??? Yoiu sure he's gonnal get one ! WORST Manager I Have Ever seen No Joke STEVE BRUCE IS A BETTER QUALITY COACH FACT

[@ponganfutbolenstardewvalle2888]

cool video but jon is dreadfully annoying

[@liamwright2510]

They can expect relegation 😂😂

[@BourbonJRA]

“This is how they played under Steven Gerrard” - except for Diego Carlos, who is out for the season

[@vvrath]

Good ebening