Europa Conference League: Former Arsenal boss reacts to Aston Villa’s defeat to Olympiakos

Former Arsenal and now Aston Villa manager Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery has reacted to his side 2-0 defeat against Olympiakos in the second leg of their Europa Conference League, ECL, semi-final on Thursday.

The Premier League club’s run in the Europa Conference League ended at the semi-final stage, as opponents, Olympiakos will play Fiorentina in the final.

Recall that the Villas, who had lost the first leg 4-2, suffered another 2-0 defeat in Greece to lose their tie 6-2 on aggregate.

Ayoub El Kaabi, who scored a hat-trick in the first leg, again scored a brace for the host in the second leg.

While speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Emery said his side controlled the game, but were not clinical.

According to Emery, the Villas got a spot to play in Europe at the end of last season and this year they enjoyed it.

He noted that to win was very difficult but stressed that they are in the process.

Emery added that Olympiakos deserved to be in the final.

Speaking on Aston Villa’s performance, the manager said his side lost it in the first 90 minutes at home.

He, pointed out that why Villa started the first half well, Olympiakos scored and were impressive.