Mattson: The team failed to start as expected at the beginning of the season, but now we have proven that we have the ability to win consecutive games

Tonight at 12:45 am, in the third round of the Europa League, Villa challenged the Forward Eagle away from home. Before the game, Villa defender Mattson was interviewed by the media.

■This season, Mattson has only started once in the Premier League, and coach Emery still prefers Digne to be the main left back.

Mattson said: "The competition within the team is very fierce. Lucas Digne is an excellent player with many advantages. I am a young player who has just arrived in the Premier League, so I can learn a lot from him."

"We have a good relationship, which keeps me focused and Sharp. I'm not worried about my position in the team. The coach knows what I can bring to the team, and so do my teammates. I believe in the coach and the process when my time comes and I will perform well. ability. "

"Sometimes it is indeed a little difficult to find the rhythm of the game, but we will pay attention to details on the training ground. That’s when I prepare for games and learn by watching videos. "

■When asked in which aspect he has improved the most,

Mattson said: "I feel that my defensive ability has improved a lot now. I'm also more confident in how my coach wants me to defend. I think he really improved me a lot defensively. "

■After a sluggish start, Emery's team has improved significantly and has won five games in a row. The upcoming third group match of the Europa League this season, against the Forward Eagles, will be a good opportunity for Villa to continue to hit the top eight in the standings.

Mattson said: "We didn't start as expected at the beginning of the season, but then we united and proved that we are capable of winning consecutive games. Hopefully we can do the same tomorrow. As players, we know our strength. Sometimes you will go through ups and downs, but the most important thing is to stick to training and believe in the process and style we have established with the coach. We have to keep moving forward. We are united and have proven that we are a very good team, which shows that we are capable of getting good results."