Prince William told what position he could play for beloved Aston Villa by Emery
The Prince of Wales has long made his love for the Midlands team clear, having been spotted at a number of their games - including a host of their European fixtures over the past couple of campaigns.
Speaking about his relationship with the future King, Emery has opened up on just how involved he often is - and has not ruled a place in his side alongside John McGinn.
Speaking to Country Life, the Villa boss said: “During the transfer window, he [Prince William] is asking me about the team every day. ‘How is the team? How are you? How are we going to play some players? How are we going to do?’ He is always so close to us and we appreciate it so, so much.”
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Asked what position he could potentially play, the Spanish coach added: “It’s a good question. Midfielder. A general. Good brain, good positioning and running. Number eight. He’s tall!”
Despite that, it appears that William doesn’t quite agree, having opened up on his previous role on the pitch.
He said: “Football feels like a second family to me, I love the tribal nature of being among others who support the same team. We all experience the highs and lows of following that team together and you get the feeling that you belong somewhere.
“I used to be a defender, usually right back, and I’m hoping to play in a few fathers’ five-a-side matches.
“Since having children, I’ve become even more fanatical than I thought I would be about the game. I wasn’t like this when I was 18 or 20, I kept an eye from a distance.
“Now, I probably think and talk about Aston Villa every day. I enjoy looking to see what is going on: the stats, the players’ recovery, tactics and matches.”
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