NewzAston Villa manager Unai Emery has publicly distanced himself from the reasons behind striker Ollie Watkins' absence during the team's 4-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. When questioned about the forward's unavailability, Emery directed reporters to contact Watkins' agent for an explanation, stating that he would only respond with silence regarding the player's decision.
In-depth summary · AI, neutral‘Call his agent’ — Aston Villa boss Unai Emery tells Ollie Watkins to explain absence amid Saudi Pro League links
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Highlights the player's potential transfer to Al Hilal