'No excuses': Emery on the collapse, the VAR call and Torres's injury
Unai Emery refused to soften his verdict after Aston Villa's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, admitting his side played badly in the second half.
12.09.26, 18:24 Updated 12.09.26, 19:54 6 Minute Read
Andrea Locorotondo
The story in brief
- Unai Emery admitted Aston Villa played badly after the break and offered no excuses for the 2-1 defeat.
- The manager argued VAR should have reviewed James McAtee's challenge on Ian Maatsen, which earned only a yellow card.
- Pau Torres faces two to four weeks out, while Maatsen will be assessed on Sunday.
Emery did not hide from it: Villa were poor after half-time, and he wants answers.
'No excuses' after a second-half collapse
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Andrea Locorotondo SJA and AIPS member. Aston Villa In-Ground correspondent for Opta. Football writer and commentator. If you are coming to Villa Park, you will always find me on seat C22 in the press box.