On Wednesday, Aston Villa will kick off their pre-season preparations with a friendly match against Walsall, setting the stage for an important campaign ahead.
Under Unai Emery’s leadership, Villa enters a significant phase as they prepare to compete in European Cup football for the first time in over 40 years. Last season, the team achieved a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, their best since the 1995/96 season.
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The match is scheduled for broadcast on Aston Villa’s Official website, Villa TV, with a live in play service from Bet365 in operation.
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The qualification for the 2024/25 Champions League holds special significance for captain John McGinn, who has been instrumental in Villa’s rise from the Championship to the pinnacle of European football.
This summer, Aston Villa has welcomed six new players in anticipation of their Champions League campaign. Ian Maatsen, Cameron Archer, Samuel Iling-Junior, Lewis Dobbin, Enzo Barrenechea, and Ross Barkley are integrating into the team, with Douglas Luiz being the most notable departure.
Villa’s international contingent, including Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins, who are involved in their respective continental finals, will not participate in the upcoming match.
Walsall, who finished 11th in League Two last season, is managed by former club defender Mat Sadler, who took over in 2023.
