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Emery: I will talk to Martin well about the future, Villa really needs some new players

4:59pm, 2 September 2025Football

September 1: Villa lost to Crystal Palace 0-3 at home in this round, and suffered a two-game losing streak + three-round victory. After the game, Emery was interviewed by Sky Sports and talked about the defeat and the future of Martin.

Does it be frustrated by the defeat? "Yes, we were frustrated, but we played well in the first half, and carried out exactly as we expected the game plan, and took control of the game. We didn't create great opportunities, only one very good opportunity was made by Watkins, but we did take control of the situation."

"We didn't give our opponent corner kicks or set pieces, and the ball possession rate was good, and we didn't let the opponent play too much counterattack. Then we were awarded a penalty and the score became 0-1, which of course made the game more difficult.

" We also played well in the first 20 to 25 minutes in the second half, until the second goal was lost, and the situation might be even harder after that. We are certainly frustrated and feel sad for the fans, but you have to accept the result. We started the first 3 games with a bad start, but tomorrow is September 1st, and the transfer window is closed, and I am full of confidence in the next game. ”

About the transfer market

"We do need some new players, but now we can only use the existing lineup, we need to regain the balance, which is more important than the transfer window. After the transfer window ends tomorrow, we have to rely on existing players to find the balance. On international match days, we have many players who want to report to the national team, which is also one of the progress we have made in the past three years. Many players have been selected for the national team and we are also playing in the European game, but it is not easy to maintain this level all the time. We certainly feel frustrated when we are underperforming, but I believe we can get back balance, structure and mindset. ”

About Martinez's future

"We will have a good talk with him. The transfer window will be closed tomorrow, and we hope to strengthen it. But we will keep calm. The focus of our discussion is Martinez, let’s see it tomorrow. Then we will try to get back to balance, continue working after international match day, and go to Everton to strive to restore our confidence and fighting spirit. ”

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