Ian Maatsen makes Aston Villa claim to Unai Emery after what he did with The Netherlands
Ian Maatsen will hope to be awarded an Aston Villa start by Unai Emery after his performance for Netherlands Under-21s on Monday 9 September.
The Oranje secured back-to-back wins to end this international break with a 3-1 win against Georgia Under 21s.
Michael Reiziger’s side took all three points in their EURO qualification clash thanks to an Emanuel Emegha brace and a late Noah Ohio strike.
The Villa man was able to grab an assist in yet another positive showing on the international stage.
Aston Villa star Ian Maatsen shines for Netherlands U21s
Maatsen hasn’t been afforded a starting opportunity so far into his career at Villa Park with Emery preferring to start Lucas Digne.
The former Borussia Dortmund man has now made a claim to the Spaniard with yet another positive showing for his national side.
Against Georgia, the left-back was able to register 91 touches which he utilised to complete 57 passes with a 90 per cent accuracy [SofaScore].
The 22-year-old’s creativity was on point as he completed five long balls and two crosses while providing an assist for Ohio’s goal.
This didn’t stop the Villa star from being defensively sound after he completed five tackles and two interceptions throughout the 90 minutes.
It may be disappointing to see him lose possession 14 times across the match but this is one blip over an excellent showing.
When Maatsen returns to Bodymoor Heath, he may have a conversation to have with Emery over a potential start against Everton on Saturday (14 August).
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