Unai Emery praises Villa star after victory over Leeds | OneFootball

Unai Emery was full of praise for Morgan Rogers after he scored a brace to ensure Aston Villa beat Leeds at Elland Road in the Premier League.

Leeds took the lead early on through Lukas Nmecha, but Rogers’ two goals cancelled out the early goal to give Villa an important win.

Emery was full of praise for the Englishman after the game.

“He was playing fantastic,” he said to BBC Match of the Day. “Today he was brilliant after scoring his goal.

“I try to get of him his qualities and make him feel comfortable in our structures. On the left, in the middle and as a striker. He is so competitive as a player. He always accepts everything we are trying to do with him.”

Villa went in at half time 1-0 down and Emery reflected on the changes he made at half time to get them back into the game.

“Leeds United eh? First half we struggled, they deserved the first half,” he said. “We weren’t dominating and competing like we did in the second half. Leeds were playing fantastic.

“Second half we changed some things. They tired in the second half and we dominated the ball more. We scored quick and that helped us a lot.

“It was key to equalise the match and then it continued. We had chances to get the second goal and we did. Then they had some chances. We are happy because this match was a challenge. I am so, so happy for the players.

“We are trying to set as high a standard as possible. My players were fantastic.

“Every team in the Premier League has great players and coaches. We must be consistent. We must be strong. Tactically it is very important and individually we have to show our quality.”