Unai Emery

The latest Unai Emery news, Aston Villa updates and tactical analysis. The four-time Europa League winner is doing a stellar job with the Villans in both the Premier League and in Europe.

This page covers his Unai Emery press conferences, injury news, team selections, and transfer updates.


Full name	Unai Emery Etxegoien
Nationality	Spain
Position	Head coach
Date of Birth	3 November 1971
Current club	Aston Villa
Previous clubs managed	Lorca, Almeria, Valencia, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla, PSG, Arsenal, Villarreal

News Publish date: 20. February 2026.

Unai Emery confirms five Aston Villa injuries for Leeds clash

Aston Villa's injury list continues to grow for Unai Emery, with Harvey Elliott the latest setback, as a limited squad faces Leeds

News Publish date: 13. February 2026.

Aston Villa injury update: Defensive setback for Unai Emery ahead of Newcastle FA Cup clash

Cash injury before the midweek Premier League game against Brighton forces Aston Villa to weigh options ahead of Newcastle FA Cup tie on Saturday at Villa Park

News Publish date: 10. February 2026.

Aston Villa injury update: Midfield boost ahead of Brighton test

Unai Emery provides a key fitness update as Aston Villa prepare to host Brighton, with midfield availability a major talking point

News Publish date: 6. February 2026.

Aston Villa injury update: Ollie Watkins and Amadou Onana boost for Unai Emery

Unai Emery confirms positive injury updates on key players Ollie Watkins and Amadou Onana train ahead of Bournemouth test

News Publish date: 30. January 2026.

Unai Emery offers encouraging Ollie Watkins injury update

The Aston Villa head coach spoke about the extent of Ollie Watkins' injury

Anthony Gordon celebrates a goal for Newcastle

Premier League Publish date: 24. January 2026.

Newcastle vs Aston Villa preview: Team news, line-ups, where to watch on TV

Preview, form, head-to-head, team news and broadcast details for Newcastle vs Aston Villa clash at St James’ Park

Transfers Publish date: 14. January 2026.

Donyell Malen to leave Aston Villa with Serie A move agreed

Despite performing well for Aston Villa this season, Donyell Malen is set to join the Serie A side on a loan deal with an obligation to buy