For The Love of Paul McGrath: An Aston Villa Podcast

Centre backs that are Right backs

Lets look at a familar face to Emery. Someone that rocketed to prominence under him at Villarreal

Former Spurs player and World Cup winner Juan Foyth

NOTE: There is no link to Foyth nor are we saying this play specifically is a player to sign. We are scouting for traits and types of players.

Defensive Ability:

Juan Foyth is a disciplined defender who is comfortable playing in a high-pressing system. He is agile and quick, which enables him to close down attackers quickly and make interceptions. Foyth is also physically strong and does not shy away from challenges. He uses his body effectively to shield the ball and is a reliable tackler.

Positioning and Awareness:

Foyth has a good sense of positional awareness and knows when to push up and when to hold back. He reads the game well and is able to anticipate opposition movements, which helps him intercept passes and block shots. His spatial awareness is excellent, which allows him to cover his teammates effectively and prevent opposition attacks.

Technical Ability:

Foyth is technically proficient and has good ball control and passing skills. He is comfortable on the ball and is not afraid to take on opposition players. Foyth is also able to deliver accurate crosses and set-pieces from the right flank, which is an important asset for his team.

Physical Attributes:

Foyth is a physically strong and agile player. He has a good turn of pace and is able to cover ground quickly. He also has good stamina, which allows him to maintain his high intensity throughout the game. Foyth's physical attributes make him an effective player both in attack and defense.

Overall, Juan Foyth is an excellent right-back who combines technical ability, positional awareness, and physical attributes to make a positive impact on the game. He is a versatile player who is able to play in multiple positions, which makes him a valuable asset for any team.

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The third instalment of our Scouting Series 2023 on types of Right Backs that Unai Emery might be interested in.

NOTE: There is no link to Martínez nor are we saying this play specifically is a player to sign. We are scouting for traits and types of players.

Lets take a look at Arnau Martínez

Born in Premià de Dalt, Barcelona, Catalonia, Martínez joined FC Barcelona's La Masia in 2010, after playing for CE Premià de Dalt. He left the club in 2016, and represented CE L'Hospitalet before moving to Girona FC in September 2018.

On 29 November 2020, after renewing his contract until 2023, Martínez made his senior debut with the reserves, starting in a 2–2 Tercera División away draw against UE Sant Andreu. He made his first team debut on 17 December, coming on as a second-half substitute for Enric Franquesa in a 2–0 away win against Gimnástica Segoviana CF, for the season's Copa del Rey.

Martínez made his professional debut on 7 January 2021, again replacing Franquesa in a 2–1 home win against CD Lugo, also for the national cup. His Segunda División debut occurred on 28 March, as he started in a 2–1 home success over Albacete Balompié.

Martínez subsequently established himself as a starter, and scored his first professional goal on 9 May 2021 by netting the opener in a 4–1 away routing of UD Logroñés; aged 18 years and 14 days, he became the youngest goalscorer of the club's history.

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The second instalment of our Scouting Series 2023 on types of Right Backs that Unai Emery might be interested in.

NOTE: There is no link to Henrichs nor are we saying this play specifically is a player to sign. We are scouting for traits and types of players.

Lets take a look at Benjamin Henrichs

Bayer Leverkusen

Henrichs is an academy graduate of Bayer Leverkusen, whom he joined at the age of seven, and captained the side at under-19 level.[5] Having impressed during his formative years with the club, he was promoted to the senior side in 2015 and made his Bundesliga debut on 20 September when he came on as a second-half substitute for Karim Bellarabi in a 3–0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. He became a regular with the side the following season during which he amassed 29 appearances for the campaign. He ultimately went on to make over 80 appearances for the club across all competitions before signing for Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in August 2018.

AS Monaco

On 28 August 2018, Henrichs joined Monaco on a five-year contract.

RB Leipzig (loan)

On 8 July 2020, Henrichs joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan. The deal included an option to buy for €15 million at the end of the season

RB Leipzig

On 12 April 2021, Henrichs joined RB Leipzig on a permanent deal. RB Leipzig activated the €15 million buyout option

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PRE RECORDED PODCAST

This will be the first Series where we will go through each and every position from RB.

First we look at Cash vs Young and then look to the first RB suggestion who could be a cost effective addition 

Hope you enjoy it 

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#AVFC #Sangare #AstonVilla #Transfer #Scouting #EPL

We havent been linked to him but he was someone we were linked to in the previous summer.

How does Sangaré look now and would he still fit into Emerys tactics?

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Join myself and Paddy as we look back on a great win for Villa

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Team Sheet Tantrum: Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

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Join me for a preview of Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

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For a bit of craic we are going to do a watch along of Match of the Day with Paddy filling in for any commentary on the game 😂

PS This wont be a regular thing.... or will it :)

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Join us to react to the final score right at the final whistle for @AVFCOfficial vs @WestHam

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