Unai Emery warns Hibs he wants to extend record-breaking Euro trophy haul as he hails John McGinn 'example'
dailyrecord.co.ukUnai Emery insists he’s determined to build on his record-breaking European trophy haul with Aston Villa as he prepares for this evening’s Battle of Britain with Hibs.The Spaniard has won the Europa League more than any other manager - a remarkable four times in the last nine years including three successive seasons as boss of Sevilla and again with Villareal in 2021.
Now he wants to make it a fantastic five Euro triumphs in a decade in the Conference League with the Villans, led by former Hibee John McGinn who the 51-year-old has described as the driving force of his changing room.Italy forward Nicolo Zaniolo could be handed a debut at Easter Road in this evening’s play-off clash after clinching his loan signing from Galatasaray.
And Emery, who revealed he is motivated by images of Villa’s 1982 European Cup triumph every day. He said: “Playing in Europe always gave me a lot as a coach, in football I am so grateful for the possibility to play in Europe.
Now with Aston Villa I want to share with everybody my experiences and my competitive way, that I did before. That is the message for the players and for the supporters.
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