Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said he fears his side's 1-0 defeat to AS Monaco on Tuesday may have cost them their chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League.

Ollie Watkins started the game in attack for the visitors before being joined by Jhon Duran, but Unai Emery admitted his move backfired

"Getting top eight is very important as we play fewer matches and we can try to enjoy it and compete at our best, individually and collectively. "But it will be very difficult."

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hinted that one of the bit part players in the squad will be allowed to leave the club this month.Villa have been active with their incomings and outgoings in the

Villa's hopes of going straight through to the Champions League round of 16 have taken a hit after they were beaten by Adi Hutter's side

Unai Emery has reminded Villa to look on the bright side despite Tuesday’s defeat at Monaco damaging their Champions League top-eight hopes.

Fabrizio Romano has announced that Aston Villa centre-back Diego Carlos will sign for Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, paving the way for the Premier League side to secure an upgrade in that area of the field.

Unai Emery has hinted that Emi Buendia will be allowed to leave Aston Villa this month for more game time amid a difficult season at Villa Park. The Argentine attacking midfielder has been handed a bit-part role this season despite fully recovering from a serious knee injury that kept him sidelined for the entire 2023-24 campaign.