'We have immense faith in our abilities': Villa's Rogers optimistic before PSG showdown
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Synopsis
Aston Villa's midfielder Morgan Rogers and head coach Unai Emery express strong confidence in overcoming a 3-1 deficit against PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. With an unbeaten home streak and a solid performance history, Villa aims for victory at Villa Park.
Key Takeaways
- Birmingham hosts the crucial match.
- Villa has a 17-match unbeaten streak at home.
- Unai Emery boasts a strong European home record.
- Rogers emphasizes the team's belief and determination.
- The squad aims to give their all to reach the semifinals.
Birmingham, April 14 (NationPress) Midfielder Morgan Rogers participated in media engagements alongside head coach Unai Emery, expressing that Aston Villa holds a strong conviction about reversing the 3-1 deficit against Paris Saint Germain in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Villa Park.
The Villans enter this match unbeaten in 17 home games stretching back to late November, marking Villa Park's first quarter-final appearance among Europe’s elite since 1983.
Unai Emery has suffered only one defeat in his 13 home matches in major European competitions as Villa's manager, achieving 11 victories.
Rogers firmly stated that he and his teammates will exert all their efforts to advance and reach the last four.
“There’s significant belief. Many people dismissed us before the tie. In the first leg, I believe we presented a commendable performance.
“We have a task before us, and we recognize what needs to be accomplished. Yet, we’re thrilled. Under the stadium lights at home, competing in the quarter-finals of this tournament—there are few better places to be.
“If anyone is going to turn it around, it’s going to be us. It’s in our hands, and we’re eager for the challenge. We’re anticipating it.
“We’re aware it’s going to be tough. We’re not claiming we’ll achieve it, by any means, but we are absolutely going to give it our all and aim for victory, 100 percent,” said Rogers in the pre-game press conference.
With 25 goal contributions in 45 matches this season, the England midfielder has emerged as one of Villa’s top attacking talents throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
