Villa will face Bologna, who earned their spot in the Europa League by winning the Coppa Italia this year.

Emery is expected to make changes to his team for the match, given the lack of goals scored so far. He also discussed the departure of Monchi, the club's former director of football, and the arrival of Roberto Olabe as the new president of football operations.

Emery praised Monchi's time at the club, stating that he was "very good" but felt it was time for a new chapter in his career. Emery expressed his confidence in Olabe, saying he is "coming to help us."

The transition from Monchi to Olabe was a planned move, and Emery stated that it was a "normal" process that allowed for a smooth handover.

Aston Villa are currently struggling, sitting at the bottom of the league table with zero wins from their last five games. Emery has been working with his team to correct their mistakes, holding meetings to discuss tactics and team demands.

Emery acknowledged his frustration after a recent draw with Sunderland, but emphasized that it's a normal reaction to a disappointing result. He stated that he quickly recovers from setbacks by analyzing the game and identifying areas for improvement.