Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League game against Bologna at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (kick-off 20:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Emery gave an assessment of the international break: "Players playing with the national team is very good because they are keeping their rhythm and on some days they rested more than normal on some days. With the other players we were resting and working, trying to get the balance. We didn't want to lose the mental process we are building and we are ready."
- He says Jadon Sancho will not be out for much longer. He hopes that the winger will be back in "maybe one or two weeks".
- Emery spoke highly of Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano, highlighting his excellent record in knockout football - he has reached three finals in the past three years with Fiorentina (twice) and Bologna.
- He added that his side "must adapt" tactically to deal with Bologna's pressing: "I have played Italian teams before. They play so clear and they are consistent with getting their duels individually. As a team, they want to always get in to duels. Imposing our positioning and our tactics is going to be difficult. To compete is to adapt."
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