Aston Villa will face Al Ain on Thursday
Aston Villa will face Al Ain on Thursday
Aston Villa will face UAE Pro League side Al Ain in a friendly on Thursday evening in Abu Dhabi, utilising the international break to keep their squad match-ready.
The game is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM local time at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. Supporters can attend the match free of charge, with entry available through fan gates 4, 5, 6, and 7, which will open at 8:00 PM local time.
With several key players away on international duty, Villa manager Unai Emery is expected to use the match to provide valuable game time for squad players and up-and-coming talents. The friendly offers a chance for these individuals to demonstrate their potential in a competitive environment.
Villa's encounter against Al Ain, reigning champions of the AFC Champions League, will serve as an ideal opportunity to maintain fitness and sharpness during the break, helping the team prepare for their upcoming Premier League and European commitments.
Villa are set for a crucial run of fixtures, starting with an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Preston later this month, followed by a Champions League quarter-final showdown with PSG in April. Unai Emery's side currently sit ninth in the Premier League, just four points adrift of the top four.
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