 Signed on loan from Barcelona in the January transfer window of 2019, Denis Suarez proved to be a major disappointment. He made just six appearances, all of which came as a substitute before a groin injury ended his season in April. Not much can be learned from the signing of Suarez, as he was neither a highly-rated youngster nor a veteran searching for game time. What it may suggest, though, is that Emery may need some support when looking for loan targets. HAVE YOUR SAY! Will Unai Emery be a success at Aston Villa? Comment below. 11. Stephan Lichtsteiner Stephan Lichtsteiner was past his best when he joined Arsenal ( PA) Having been a regular for Juventus as they won seven Serie A titles, there was hope that Stephan Lichtsteiner could help to change the mindset of the Arsenal squad. As a serial trophy-winner and highly-experienced defender, Lichtsteiner certainly seemed to be a savvy signing. But it quickly became apparent that he was no longer able to compete at the highest level and he made only 14 top-flight appearances a){kind=link}
Unai Emery spent 18 months at Arsenal, bringing in 12 players either permanently or on loan during his time there, with some trends Aston Villa fans may start to see
Unai Emery will need the backing of Aston Villa’s ambitious owners if he is to turn around the club’s fortunes following the disastrous reign of Steven Gerrard.
Gerrard was sacked with the club hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone. A summer spending spree did not go to plan, with the Englishman struggling to imprint a successful style of play onto his players.
Villa chiefs can glance at Emery’s spell at Arsenal for hints as to what the Spaniard may have in mind for the January transfer window. Here, Mirror Football takes a look and ranks at the players he signed for the Gunners, and what that might mean for his new club.
Signed on loan from Barcelona in the January transfer window of 2019, Denis Suarez proved to be a major disappointment. He made just six appearances, all of which came as a substitute before a groin injury ended his season in April.