Unai Emery addressed Aston Villa's preparations for their match against Nottingham Forest in an official club update published on 11 September. The head coach offered his thoughts ahead of the fixture as part of the club's standard pre-match communications.
Aston Villa confirmed the release through their official channels, giving supporters a look at how Emery is approaching the game against Forest. With the summer transfer window having closed on 1 September, the manager's focus remains entirely on working with his current squad for the remainder of the campaign.
The club will next be able to adjust their playing staff when the January 2027 window opens. Until then, Emery's attention stays fixed on navigating the immediate schedule, beginning with the challenge posed by Nottingham Forest.
