'The goal is coming' - Watkins backed to end drought

Published: 9/25/2025
'The goal is coming' - Watkins backed to end drought
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins faced another setback with a missed penalty against Bologna, extending his goal drought to 10 games for club and country. Despite saving the penalty, Villa managed to secure a win in the Europa League. Coach Unai Emery expressed confidence in Watkins' work ethic, emphasizing his contributions to the team beyond scoring goals. Watkins' struggles have persisted since the latter half of the previous season, with stats reflecting a decline in key attacking metrics.
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