Squad strength is key for Aston Villa boss Unai Emery
Unai Emery believes Villa have a squad strong enough to compete in every competition after predicting they could play up to 60 matches this season.
The boss has declared himself happy with the club’s work during a transfer window as their campaign ramps up a gear, with Saturday’s visit of Crystal Palace the first of seven games in 23 days.
Emery wants to try to at least emulate last season’s seventh-placed finish and is also eyeing extended runs in the Europa Conference League and both domestic cup competitions.
He said: “The players we added, I think we can feel stronger than last year and we can be a contender in different competitions because we can use different players on Sundays, Thursdays and in cups.
“That is our challenge, to try and be a contender and be ready with the players, taking our high level into different competitions we will face.”
