**Matty Cash**commented on the challenge of facing **Bologna**in the Europa League.
Aston Villa are one of the favourites for the title, coached by a man who has won the title four times in his career between 2014 and 2021 at **Sevilla**and Villarreal. They began their continental campaign with a 1-0 win over the **Serie A**outfit that marked their first victory of the season in all competitions, and the men of Unai Emery will be confident that they can take something from the trip to Italy.
However, the Rossoblu deserve the respect of their opposition. They have been undefeated in the 11 **Europa League**fixtures that followed the opening matchday defeat against the Villans, beating **Brann**1-0 home and away in the Round of 32 before eliminating **Roma**in a thrilling Round of 16 tie.
‘We’ve had enough time to prepare’
“It’s been a while since we’ve been together as a group after everyone went off doing different things, but it’s good to be back. We’ve had a few sessions since we’ve been back and nearly a full week’s training, so full focus is on tomorrow’s game. We’ve had enough time to prepare and get the manager’s ideas for tomorrow.
“We’ve got a massive month or so coming up with so many important games. All the hard work we’ve done in the season all matters now. The next month and a half is key to how we can finish strongly.”
*“They’re a really good team: man-to-man all over the pitch, really strong, and I know the goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski,, who is injured at the minute. I’ve spoken to him before when I’ve been at **Poland*camp about Bologna as we’ve played them before.
“They’re a really good team, and after we beat them (in September) they haven’t lost in Europe, drawing and winning most games, so we know how good they are.”