Manager explains shock at Aston Villa’s £40m selection of PSG star
Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby has struggled to make his Premier League debut of late, but Didier Deschamps is confident he can make his mark on the France national team after being recalled this week.
Moussa Diaby, who has not played for his country since the March break 12 months ago, raised eyebrows when his name appeared among Deschamps’ 23-man squad in Thursday afternoon’s announcement. . Bayer Leverkusen fans are understandably wondering why Diaby, who was dropped while in top form in Germany, was suddenly forced to return despite a string of disappointing performances in Aston Villa colors. .
Diaby has not featured in a Premier League game since January. Meanwhile, the £50m 2024 signing has only scored two goals, one of which came in a confidence-boosting 4-0 win over Ajax on Thursday.
But Deschamps believes Diaby has something to offer as the French manager ramps up his preparations for Euro 2024 and commits Paris Saint-Germain speedster Bradley Barcola to Villa’s number 19 shirt. I’m sure there is. “Bradley Barcola is a player we’re keeping an eye on.
He’s got to continue to develop and make sure he’s doing well. He is a player with great potential and will join Thierry Henry’s list,” Deschamps told Get France Football News. Barcola is set to feature alongside the Arsenal legend at Under-21 level later this month.
“Musa is with us too. There are 10 matches that match his name. Although he has played a little less for the club, he has had good results. “And this is his chance to make the most of this international holiday.”
Diaby’s record arrival was expected to take Aston Villa to a whole new level. Instead, it was Leon Bailey who was given the right-wing role under Unai Emery, Diaby’s former teammate at Leverkusen.
He played the best football of his career at Villa after arriving in the team as a replacement. But it remains to be seen whether this shocking final against Ajax will be a turning point.
“I spoke to him,” Emery told Diaby’s Birmingham Mail a few weeks ago. “I’m happy for him.
His dedication is high and his actions are great. His performance is inconsistent, but that’s understandable because he understands everything.
“He’s adapting to the Premier League, but it’s difficult. I don’t know if it’s more difficult than Germany, but it is.
“It’s ongoing and we’re happy with the process. The most important thing for me is dedication and daily actions. He is always training with his teammates and trying to improve. ”
Diaby is one of three French players in the Premier League. West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, Arsenal defender William Saliba and Liverpool ace Ibrahima Konate also have spots available.
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