Paul Torres recently revealed to TNT Sports that he made the decision to sign for Aston Villa last summer in order to reunite with his former coach Unai Emery. The pair had previously worked together at Villarreal, where they won the UEFA Europa League in the 2020-21 season. When Emery moved to Aston Villa as manager, he brought Torres with him to England. Torres expressed his excitement to work under Emery again, stating that he admires the coach’s football philosophy and the way he pushes players to improve.
For Torres, joining Aston Villa was not only about reuniting with Emery but also about taking his career to the next level. He credits his teammates for making his transition to the club smooth and highlighted the importance of working with a familiar coaching staff. Aston Villa, under Emery’s guidance, have been performing well this season and are currently in contention for various titles. The club’s last major trophy was the League Cup in the 1995-96 season, and Torres hopes to help them achieve further success in European competitions.
Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League campaign this season has been impressive, with the team finishing at the top of their group and securing a commanding victory over Ajax in the knockout stage. The prospect of winning a continental trophy has reignited the hopes of the club’s fans, who have been longing for glory since their European Cup triumph in 1981-82. Torres emphasized the importance of focus and preparation in European competitions, where the margin for error is much smaller compared to domestic leagues.
In the upcoming quarter-final clash against Lille, Torres is prepared to face off against striker Jonathan David, one of the most prolific goal scorers in Europe. Torres expressed his eagerness to challenge himself against top players and emphasized the need for a strong defensive performance against Lille’s attacking threat. He recognized the strengths of the opposition and stressed the importance of maintaining focus and unity throughout both legs of the tie.
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