Axel Disasi announces himself to Aston Villa supporters with a five star performance Vs Brentford

Unai Emery will be delighted as Aston Villa held out for a tight 1-0 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.

Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game on 8 March, firing under a helpless Mark Flekken, which pushed the Villans up the Premier League table and giving a much-needed boost.
Villa were without star goalkeeper Emi Martinez, with Robin Olsen filling in between the sticks, helping to deny any threat from Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Kevin Schade.

Emery’s side are now just two points behind fourth-place Man City in the Premier League table, rising to seventh with nine games left to play.
Axel Disasi announces himself to Aston Villa supporters

Robin Olsen – 7

Made some sensible saves and soldiered on after appearing to twinge his back in the first half. Would have been a real blow had he gone off, with Emi Martinez also unavailable.

Axel Disasi – 9 – Player of the Match

An incredible defensive performance up against Schade, blocking the pacey winger out completely and making the right-back spot his own.

Ezri Konsa – 6

Solid display alongside his centre-back partner, Mings, but was nowhere near his usual best in the air.

Tyrone Mings – 7

Dominant on the ground and in the air, allowing no nonsense in the centre of defence and helped keep Villa’s first clean sheet in eight league games.

Lucas Digne – 5

Difficult to shine when Disasi was so confident on the opposite flank. Nowhere near as helpful in the final third as usual, with his impact in the final third limited by Brentford.

Axel Disasi v Brentford Stat, as per FotMob
Minutes played 90
Chances created 1
Tackles won 67% (2/3)
Clearances 5
Duels won (Ground+Aerial) 8
Axel Disasi made the right-back spot his own.
Leon Bailey stinks out Gtech Community Stadium

John McGinn (Off for Boubacar Kamara 61′) – 4

Aston Villa star McGinn, who recently announced his 500th career game, was far from his best against the Bees, picking up a needless yellow card in the first half. Needed replacing considering how he goes into tackles.

Youri Tielemans – 7

Created plenty of opportunities for Villa’s forwards, putting in the dirty work in the middle of the park. Made a vital block in the final 10 minutes, filling in for Villa’s absent midfielder Amadou Onana.