Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill
Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
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""It does seem slightly unfair they're having their ambition capped at this level. But it has forced this very big churn of players, which is unfortunate.""
— Unai Emery , Athlete
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Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Ollie Watkins is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Unai Emery is a football manager known for leading teams in major league competitions.
Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
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