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REUTERS/JASON CAIRNDUFF
[Saba
Sports News] Under the guidance of Unai Emery, Aston Villa have experienced
significant improvements in their performance. Currently, they sit in fourth
place in the league, just five points behind the top-ranked team, Liverpool,
making them strong contenders for the Premier League championship.
Additionally, they have advanced to the top 16 of the European Conference Cup.
In an effort to motivate the players to perform even better, Emery has recently
revamped Villa’s bonus system. The new policy states that players will only
receive additional rewards if they win the league title or qualify for European
competitions this season. Emery believes that raising the standards at Villa is
a more effective way to measure progress. Some fans have expressed concerns,
stating that changing the bonus system mid-season goes against the spirit of
the contract and might dampen the players’ enthusiasm. However, there are fans
who support Emery’s approach, arguing that if the team achieves good results,
the bonus threshold should be raised. From the editor’s perspective, it seems
that Emery chose an unfortunate time to modify the bonus policy. Villa recently
suffered a defeat to Chelsea at home in the FA Cup, which has already lowered
the players’ morale. Now, with the increased bonus threshold, the players’
potential rewards for the season may be reduced further, dealing another blow to
their morale.