Emery says Garnacho is improving despite limited Aston Villa role

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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.

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“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.

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