Why Tammy Abraham won't get a better opportunity as Aston Villa start beckons vs Coventry City
Tammy Abraham seems to be fighting for his future at Aston Villa.
The upcoming Carabao Cup third-round tie against Coventry City on 16 September could potentially be the striker's last chance to prove himself to Unai Emery.
With the Villans travelling to the Coventry Building Society Arena, they're likely to face a hostile atmosphere in CV6.
Abraham was on the brink of leaving Villa Park in the summer transfer window and has struggled for regular game time under Emery.
The 28-year-old now has the perfect opportunity to prove himself to the Spanish manager in the West Midlands.
While the former AC Milan centre-forward hasn't started in any games for the Lions this season, he may get that opportunity in the Carabao Cup.
Why it could be now or never for Tammy Abraham at Aston Villa
Abraham could potentially replace Nicolas Jackson in the starting lineup after Emery was forced to take the Senegal international off at the break against Nottingham Forest.
In the Villans' 2-1 home loss to the Tricky Trees, the English striker was hardly involved, with 14 touches, five successful passes and zero shots, as per Sofascore.
The attacker made four sprints and won zero per cent of his aerial duels.
Coventry will be up for the taking after an abysmal start from them in the Premier League.
Frank Lampard's team have conceded 10 goals in four league matches and are yet to score.
If Abraham does start, he must score at least a couple of goals to build his and Emery's confidence.
The Englishman may not get a better opportunity to impress the Spanish manager and possibly get more game time in the coming weeks.
Why Unai Emery will be confident of victory vs Coventry City
While Emery will possibly want to make several changes to his starting lineup and could play a weaker eleven, Joao Gomes' return will be a big boost.
The midfielder has completed his suspension after picking up a red card in the season's opening Premier League game.
Gomes was exceptional against Club Brugge and Emery will surely want him back in the team immediately.
The Brazil international can be the game-changer for Villa against Coventry and the Spanish manager will be confident of getting a result in CV6.