Unai Emery believes Aston Villa midfielder is finding best position
Unai Emery believes Youri Tielemans is flourishing after finding his best position at Villa.
The Belgium international midfielder only started 17 Premier League matches last season after joining on a free transfer from Leicester in June 2023.
But he has become an increasingly important part of Unai Emery’s team this season, starting all six matches so far and scoring the first goal in Villa’s Champions League campaign at Young Boys. Emery admits the summer exit of Douglas Luiz has allowed Tielemans to take on a more defined role.
The boss explained: “He played different positions last year and played well because he’s very intelligent.
“But his best position is to play as a No.8 and now Douglas Luiz has left, the position he is playing is where he is feeling better with his capacity and qualities.”
Emery continued: “We are very happy because he is a very good guy, a very professional guy.
“His commitment as a team-mate is fantastic and he loves football. He is always ready to play and ready to learn by working.
“I think he is feeling comfortable, happy and in his position.”
Tielemans is among those likely to be rested when Villa travel to League One Wycombe for a Carabao Cup third round tie on Tuesday night.
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