Aston Villa sit near the top of the table in the Premier League during the 2025–26 season—and this rise isn’t built on hype, shortcuts, or reactionary decisions.It’s built on process.In this episode of Touchline Talk by Soccerspective, we break down how Unai Emery has methodically transformed Aston Villa through tactical clarity, role definition, and a relentless commitment to detail.This is a deep dive designed for coaches, leaders, and students of the game—those interested not just in what Villa are doing, but why it works.🔍 In this episode, we explore:Unai Emery’s background as a player and how it shaped his coaching philosophyHis coaching journey through Sevilla, PSG, Arsenal, Villarreal, and into Aston VillaThe tactical adjustments Villa have made during the 2025–26 seasonHow structural flexibility and rest defense have stabilized performancesThe revival of key players:Morgan Rogers Ollie Watkins Youri Tielemans rediscovering form (4 assists)Emiliano Buendía returning to the creative influence that defined his Norwich daysWhy role clarity has unlocked confidence and consistency across the squad🧠 Coaching Takeaways:This episode connects elite-level tactics to youth and development coaching, focusing on:Why clarity beats chaosHow structure creates freedomThe danger of panic-driven decision-makingBuilding environments where players—and teams—can grow sustainablyWhether you coach youth players, lead teams, or simply love the tactical side of football, this episode offers transferable lessons from one of the Premier League’s most detailed managers.🎧 Subscribe to Touchline Talk by Soccerspective⚽ Tactical analysis | Coaching leadership | Player development📩 Share this episode with a coach who’s building something long-term👍 Like the episode🔁 Share it with another coach📌 Subscribe for more weekly insights from the global game🙌 Thanks to Our Affiliate Sponsor!⚽ Total Football AnalysisGet 30% off your subscription with code SCS30👉 https://totalfootballanalysis.com****This episode is also sponsored by Equipt Studios Equipt Studios is an independent creative agency that outfits both amateur and professional sports organizations. From soccer logos that rival the pros to custom jerseys that tell your team's story, they bring high-level design and deep passion for the game to every project.Equipt creates beautiful badges for the beautiful game — and full kits built from the ground up with authenticity and style.STAY CONNECTED WITH SOCCERSPECTIVE► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Soccerspective?sub_confirmation=1► Twitter: https://twitter.com/soccerspective► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccerspective/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soccerspective/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soccerspective/