Want to play on the big stage! Watkins was upset about being substituted in both matches against PSG bgames666

bgames666 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has admitted he was unhappy being left on the bench for their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

The England international was a substitute in both of Unai Emery’s Champions League quarter-finals, with Marcus Rashford starting as the centre-forward, although he came on late in both games and failed to help his team progress. bgames666

Watkins then returned to the starting line-up against Newcastle in the league and scored in the first minute to help the home team to a 4-1 win, but he was not happy with the opportunity to play in Europe.

” I only played 20 minutes in both games against PSG, so I’m not going to hide it. I’m upset I didn’t play,” Watkins said.

“I told him (Emery) that at the end of the day he is the manager, I respect his decision but I am not a player who is happy sitting on the bench.

“It’s something I’ve never experienced before, missing out on the biggest stage. You always want to play, especially in the Champions League. I and many others are disappointed not to start but as I said it’s the manager’s decision.

“The team played well but I wanted to stay on the pitch longer. I wanted to start in the big games because I played a big part in getting Villa to where we are now. But instead of letting it hold me back, I used my anger as motivation.” ( bgames666 )

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