Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans is determined to play a pivotal role in the club's quest to secure a return to the Champions League. Following a significant improvement in their away performances, Villa have successfully qualified for European competition this season. However, the team has faced challenges in achieving consistent results, particularly given the demanding nature of their fixture schedule.
Recent matches have instilled a sense of optimism among Villa supporters. The team not only clinched a vital victory against Everton last week but also demonstrated remarkable resilience by coming back from two goals down to earn a spirited 2-2 draw at Arsenal. Tielemans was instrumental in this comeback, underscoring the squad's determination and fighting spirit.
In a recent interview, Tielemans articulated the team's ambitions, stating, "That's the ambition. That's why we are trying to push and be consistent and hopefully get more positive results." He acknowledged the need for improvement in their away form, noting, "We try to be more consistent away from home and we know we have to work at that. We know at home we are having good results but away from home we know we have to work on that. But this week we've done good."
Reflecting on the match against Arsenal, Tielemans highlighted the team's resolve in the face of adversity: "Everyone thought it was done when Arsenal scored the second goal; they played really good to be fair to them. We just tried to keep our heads to counter sometimes when we could and to try and nick a goal which we did." He further praised the squad's character, stating, "It shows our character, mentality and the way we don't give up as a team and we always try to push ourselves. Obviously, this was a very tough afternoon because they played good football and we had to dig deep and we had to defend really well."
The unpredictability of the current season has not escaped Tielemans' notice. He remarked, "Anything can happen this season; from one week to another it can change so much, but we're doing really well at the moment to have that win at Everton on Wednesday." He reiterated the importance of maintaining consistency, particularly in away matches, stressing, "Now to have a result here is not very easy. But we just have to have that consistency away from home and keep doing what we do at home."
In conclusion, Tielemans reflected on the fiercely competitive nature of the league: "It's been a long time and the competitiveness this season is very high. I think we can see week-in and week-out there are surprising results away and at home, so we just need to stay consistent and get as many good results as we can."
As reported by The Mirror, Aston Villa's aspirations remain ambitious as they strive to establish themselves among the elite clubs in English football. With players like Tielemans leading the charge, the club's supporters can be hopeful for a bright future.