On a tense evening at the Gtech Community Stadium, Aston Villa secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brentford, and while Ollie Watkins grabbed the headlines with the decisive goal, it was Axel Disasi who truly shone brightest. The Chelsea loanee, now donning the claret and blue, delivered a man-of-the-match performance that underscored his growing importance to the Villa cause.
Disasi was a rock at the heart of Villa’s defense, stepping up in the absence of Emiliano Martinez to anchor a backline under siege, particularly in a relentless second half. What made Disasi’s performance so vital was his composure against a courageous Brentford side that hit the post and pushed Villa to their limits. Off the ball, he was a leader; on it, he created a chance and even made overlapping runs, showing a versatility that would fit in any top side.
But this was no fluke. Disasi, who is thriving here at the Villa, looks excellent under Emery’s guidance. After supposed rocky spell at Chelsea, a player that I wasn’t familiar with, this loan move might just be what he needs. As we chase European football, nights like this prove Disasi could be the defensive cornerstone that we’ve been searching for, hopefully there is an option to sign him permanently. But tonight, he wasn’t just good—he was colossal. UTV
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Recruited by agent Kamara. He likes it at Villa. Great to see.