Unai Emery explains Champions League squad decision after Harwood-Bellis and Madjo omitted

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has clarified his decision to omit Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Brian Madjo from the club's Champions League squad. Reports indicate that Emery had a difficult conversation with Harwood-Bellis regarding this selection process. Meanwhile, in other Premier League news, Enzo Maresca praised the winning mentality of Fernández but declined to appoint him captain, and Roberto De Zerbi offered his defence regarding the treatment of Richarlison as various managers navigate their current squad dynamics.