Gabby Agbonlahor has insisted Youri Tielemans is not good enough to be part of Aston Villa’s best side and will only become a regular starter if injuries take their toll.
The former Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 26-year-old must contribute “unbelievable” performances to break into the team – but is yet to do so.
Football Insider revealed last week (11 October) that Tielemans’ long-term future at Villa Park is in big doubt after a fallout with manager Unai Emery.
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Tielemans has featured in every Premier League game this season as a substitute but is yet to be named in the starting XI for a top-flight fixture.
He penned a four-year deal running until June 2027 upon his arrival at the Midlands giants.
Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “I do like him.
“But when you’re relegated with Leicester and you don’t play well at all, you can’t expect to come into a side who finished in the top seven and demand a start.
“He’s got to be putting in unbelievable performances when he gets a chance, in the League Cup or Europa Conference League.
“He hasn’t done that.
“When everyone’s fit – he’s not in the best side. He’s not better than Douglas Luiz, McGinn – or Kamara.
“For me, unless injuries happen, he won’t get a regular start in the Premier League.”
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By: Gabriel Agbonlahor
Title: Aston Villa expert shares ‘unbelievable’ Tielemans claim after exit bombshell
Sourced From: www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-expert-shares-unbelievable-youri-tielemans-claim-after-exit-bombshell/
Published Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:37:45 +0000
