Aston Villa: Unai Emery explains Ibrahim Mbaye’s lack of playing time

12.09.26 10:00 English Premier League

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Having joined for €55 million this summer, Ibrahim Mbaye has yet to make a single appearance in an Aston Villa shirt. The 18-year-old Senegal international will have to be patient, according to his manager Unai Emery.

A move away from Paris in search of playing time… but he’s still waiting

Yet it was precisely to secure playing time and a more prominent role that the Senegal international left Paris Saint-Germain, where he won two Champions Leagues. At Villa Park, progress is proving slower than expected for the time being. Emery wants to take his time.

He is gradually getting to know us and is integrating better and better into our system. He is right in the middle of the process. He needs to be patient, get some playing time under his belt, demonstrate his qualities to help us, and work with a collective and tactical mindset as we build the team.

Adapting takes time

The Spanish manager’s message is clear: no rushing. Adapting to the Premier League and the competition already in place takes time. Signed to make an impact in the long term, Mbaye must first prove himself in training before earning more playing time. With a run of matches coming up, the former PSG player should get his first opportunities at a struggling Aston Villa.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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