Emery says Garnacho is improving despite limited Aston Villa role

Published on: 11 September 2026

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Alejandro Garnacho has yet to reach his best form but believes the on-loan Chelsea forward is making progress.

“Gradually, I am seeing him get better,” Emery said.

The 22-year-old Argentina international has played just 31 minutes for Aston Villa this season. Emery has so far preferred academy graduate George Hemmings, who has been selected ahead of Garnacho.

Garnacho was an unused substitute on Tuesday as Aston Villa beat Club Brugge 3-2 in the Champions League.

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