Aston Villa got here so near ending their six-game winless run in opposition to Juventus within the Champions League. Morgan Rogers scored within the dying minutes, however the aim was dominated out following a ‘foul’ on the goalkeeper within the buildup.
A draw in opposition to top-of-the-line sides on the continent is definitely no shame, however Unai Emery might be aiming for 3 factors in opposition to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
With a number of modifications anticipated, Leon Bailey may effectively be one participant to drop to the bench after one other insipid show.
Leon Bailey’s recreation in numbers vs Juventus
Up to now this marketing campaign, the winger has scored zero goals whereas registering simply three assists in all competitions, a far cry from the 28 goal contributions that he recorded final season for Villa.
Unleashed on the best wing in opposition to Juventus, Bailey didn’t trigger a lot bother for the Serie A facet.
Certainly, the Jamaican winger succeeded with just 70% of his passes, accomplished two of his 4 whole dribble makes an attempt, misplaced possession 16 occasions all through the sport and received solely six of his 12 whole duels contested.
What has occurred to the 27-year-old in latest months? So typically Villa’s saviour final season, he has struggled to make a lot of a distinction within the ultimate third for the membership throughout the present marketing campaign.
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Leon Bailey’s stats for Villa this season |
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Metric |
Premier League |
Champions League |
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Targets |
0 |
0 |
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Assists |
2 |
0 |
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Key passes per recreation |
0.9 |
1.3 |
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Huge possibilities created |
3 |
1 |
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Profitable dribbles per recreation |
0.6 |
0.8 |
This efficiency will certainly see Emery drop him to the bench for the journey to Stamford Bridge. The query is, who will come into the beginning XI to switch him?
Why Emery should unleash Jaden Philogene in opposition to Chelsea
The teenager arrived again at Villa Park in the summertime following a productive season at Hull Metropolis, the place he registered 18 goal contributions within the Championship.
This noticed Emery splash £13m to lure him again, and it may show to be a clever choice. Though primarily a left-winger, Philogene has featured on the best flank on events this season and this versatility may see him exchange Bailey for the Chelsea conflict.
Within the Champions League, the previous Hull sensation has succeeded with 50% of his dribble makes an attempt together with successful 3.7 whole duels and making 0.3 key passes per recreation, regardless of beginning only one match and taking part in for 124 minutes in whole.
He now wants a correct run within the beginning XI to construct on his glorious marketing campaign for Hull. Hailed by Liam Rosenior as being a “special talent” throughout his spell within the Championship, the important thing for him now’s to make that step up and begin performing commonly within the Premier League.
Enjoying on the best would imply the £40k-per-week starlet is out of place, but it surely may trigger a shock to the Chelsea backline, who absolutely wont count on him to start out over Bailey on the wing.
No matter occurs, modifications have to be made to clean up the crew after a gruelling run of matches.
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Philogene has the attributes to make an enduring impression. Can he rating his first aim of the season in opposition to the Blues?
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