Aston Villa’s winless run may have stretched to eight games, but former Villa star Nigel Reo-Coker believes that manager Unai Emery should not be written off just yet. Reo-Coker, who played for Villa between 2007 and 2011, has been impressed by Emery’s work since he joined the club, and believes that he deserves more time to turn things around.
“Unai Emery has been outstanding since he joined Villa,” Reo-Coker told Sky Sports. “He’s a top-class manager with a proven track record in European football. He’s done it with Valencia, with Sevilla, and with Arsenal. He’s a winner, and I believe he can turn things around at Villa.”
Reo-Coker’s comments come after Villa’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which marked their eighth consecutive game without a win. Despite the poor run of form, Reo-Coker believes that Emery’s experience and know-how will ultimately shine through.
“Eight games without a win is not ideal, but it’s not the end of the world either,” Reo-Coker said. “Emery has been in tough situations before, and he’s always come out on top. He’s a fighter, and I believe he’ll get Villa back on track.”
Reo-Coker’s comments will come as a welcome boost to Emery, who has been under increasing pressure in recent weeks. The Villa boss has been working tirelessly to try and turn things around, and Reo-Coker believes that his efforts will eventually pay off.
“Emery is a top-class manager, and he deserves more time to get things right,” Reo-Coker said. “I’m confident that he’ll turn things around at Villa, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for the club.”
Villa’s next game is against Manchester United, and Reo-Coker believes that a win against the Red Devils could be the catalyst for a turnaround in fortunes.
“A win against Manchester United would be massive for Villa,” Reo-Coker said. “It would give the team a huge boost of confidence, and it would show that Emery’s methods are starting to pay off. I’m confident that Villa can get a result against United, and I’m excited to see how they’ll perform.”
Reo-Coker’s comments are a timely reminder that Emery is a manager with a proven track record of success. Despite the current slump, Reo-Coker believes that Emery has the ability to turn things around and lead Villa back to the top.
“Emery has been in the game a long time, and he’s seen it all,” Reo-Coker said. “He’s a manager who knows how to get the best out of his players, and I’m confident that he’ll do the same at Villa.”
As Villa prepare to face Manchester United, Reo-Coker’s comments will provide a welcome boost to the team. With Emery at the helm, Reo-Coker believes that Villa have the ability to turn things around and achieve great things.
“Villa have a great squad, and they’ve got a top-class manager in Emery,” Reo-Coker said. “I’m confident that they’ll turn things around, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for the club.”