Ezri Konsa stated that Aston Villa are in good form ahead of their UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest and are well-prepared. Aston Villa will host their opponents and strive to overturn a 0-1 deficit from the first leg; the team advancing to the final will qualify for the knockout stage.  

 

Aston Villa have won nine consecutive European home games at Villa Park, including all six of their Europa League matches this season. Despite a defeat at the City Stadium last week and one of their three-game losing streak, centre-back Ezri Konsa says he is focused on the future and remains positive for the upcoming matches.  

 

Ezri Konsa said: "I think we have to put all that behind us. The advantage of football is that there are games coming one after another. We need to forget about the last three games and focus entirely on the games to come."  

 

“We are in good form right now, and today’s training went very well. We will be playing in front of our home fans, which will be a special night. Overall, we feel good and the team is ready for tomorrow’s challenge.”  

 

Aston Villa will fight hard for victory in the fervent atmosphere of Villa Park, promising another unforgettable night under the bright lights. The club's passionate support has played a vital role in many European nights over the past three seasons, with Ezri Konsa himself scoring against Paris Saint-Germain last season.  

 

He said: "With this experience, plus the advantage of playing at home tomorrow, this will be a big boost. We know that any visiting team will face a huge challenge when they come to Villa Park with our fans supporting us. I believe our fans will be with us from start to finish, and we must try to put pressure on our opponents and put them on the back foot."  

 

Earlier this season, Aston Villa faced their opponents in the B6 league, winning 3-1 thanks to a brace from captain John McGinn. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last 10 home games against Nottingham Forest in all competitions, a record dating back to 1995.  

 

With Aston Villa trailing after the first leg, Ezri Konsa stated that the team will remain calm, strictly adhere to their plan, and strive to advance to the final. He added, "We all know how tense these matches are, especially the second leg at home."  

 

“I think the key for me and my teammates is to stay calm. We have a game plan for today, and now it’s just a matter of executing it on the field, it’s that simple. As a defender, we’ve conceded some goals we shouldn’t have in the last three games, so staying calm is especially important, and I will try my best to help my teammates stay calm.”  

 

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