Aston Villa are poised to take on Go Ahead Eagles in their upcoming Europa League match, with the Dutch side receiving unexpected assistance from Liverpool. Ahead of Thursday’s clash, Go Ahead Eagles manager Melvin Boel revealed that Liverpool has generously shared footage of Aston Villa to aid their preparations for the match.
Despite facing challenges in their current season, having only secured three wins from 12 matches in the Eredivisie, Go Ahead Eagles qualified for the Europa League after clinching the KNVB Cup title last season. Their journey in this season’s tournament began with a loss to FCSB in their opener, but they bounced back with a solid away victory against Panathinaikos.
During a pre-match press briefing, Boel discussed the resources they have utilized for their preparations. “We looked at multiple footage on different platforms,” he noted. “We have connections with Liverpool, and they shared with us footage of Aston Villa, which is invaluable for our strategy.”
In a separate press conference, Aston Villa’s manager Unai Emery addressed Liverpool’s contribution. He emphasized his team’s focus on their own analysis, stating, “We have our own way. It is to analyze tactically, and then individually their players. From that, we set our game plan.”
Aston Villa comes into the match with high hopes, aiming for their sixth consecutive win and their third straight victory in the Europa League, having already triumphed over strong competitors like Bologna and Feyenoord. As both teams gear up for an exciting encounter, the collaboration between clubs illustrates the camaraderie in football, underscoring that even rival teams can lend a helping hand on the road to success.