Basel at Home: Emery & Tielemans Preview Match 🏟️

“EUROPA SO SPECIAL FOR ME… NEW MEMORIES!” | Unai Emery & Youri Tielemans Press Conference | FC Basel vs Aston Villa

Unai Emery and Youri Tielemans preview Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League league phase clash against FC Basel on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at St. Jakob-Park (kickoff TBC). Sitting third in standings, Emery gets emotional on Europa: "So special for me… gave me trophies, experiences. Won third here with Sevilla vs Liverpool – fantastic memories!" He demands consistency: "Building emotional structure… players mature, responsible, ambitious." Tielemans warns: "Every team strong at home… tough task tomorrow, they feel strong with fans." On form: "Grown a lot… coming back to best, physically & mentally good." Squad: Tielemans fit post-injury; empathy for limited minutes players. Can Villa stay top-8 and avoid playoffs? UTV!

Key Highlights
- Europa Personal Passion – "So Special… Trophies & Memories"

- Sevilla 2016 Final Nostalgia – "Won Here vs Liverpool!"

- : Building Team Mentality – "Emotional Structure… Share Everything"

- Basel Threat – "Strong at Home… Motivated with Fans"
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Youri Tielemans Growth – "Better Player… Back to Best"
- Consistency Away – "Remind Go Ahead Eagles Loss"

- Player Responsibility – "Mature & Ambitious Daily"

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