A victory by knockout. Last night, Aston Villa sent Manchester City to the ground thanks to a great 1-0 victory. But Unai Emery’s men could have won more widely, as they sent blows and uppercuts to the Skyblues backed into their corner blue. Indeed, the Villans tried their luck against goal 22 times last night. Largely victorious in this fight, the English team was able to count on one of its best players last night: Boubacar Kamara. Arriving last year at the Birmingham club after leaving his cocoon in Marseille, the midfielder obviously made the right choice.
Confirmation Season
Seduced by Steven Gerrard who traveled to Marseille to explain his project, the player born in 99 was quickly convinced. He therefore left OM free to try his hand at the Premier League. A championship where several big fish followed him from a very young age, like Chelsea. But it was at Aston Villa that he packed his bags with his wife and two children (he is going to have a third, editor’s note) to start a new life. Kamara quickly impressed observers. Injured on September 16, 2022 (knee ligament), he returned to the field on November 6.
A timing considered too short by Didier Deschamps who did not call on him in Qatar. This did not prevent the Frenchman from continuing to work to regain his best level. The centerpiece of Unai Emery’s eleven, he ended his first year in England with a record of 26 matches in all competitions, including 23 as a starter. All while having delivered a decisive pass. But it is other qualities of the player which have attracted the Premier League. His aggressiveness, his impact, his versatility, his accuracy in the game and many other things have been cited.
Monstrous against Man City
Sky Sports has also indicated that he is a very complete player and one of the best recruits of last season in England. It is certainly for all these reasons that Liverpool thought of him this summer when it came time to strengthen themselves, as we explained on our site. After a very interesting first year, Kamara was expected to turn the corner. And he did not disappoint. Author of 21 matches in all competitions, including 20 as a starter, the Habs have reached a new milestone. Physically strong, intelligent in the game and more experienced, he has taken on another dimension. Last night, he was impressive against City (1-0 success).
His first half in particular was monstrous, he who ate up the Mancunian midfielder. The English press is also under the spell of the former OM player. THE Birmingham Mailwho gave it an 8, wrote about it: “excellent alongside Luiz in the heart of midfield. He recovered a lot of balls and kept possession with ease. A new XXL release from Kamara, who still has Euro 2024 in the back of his mind. Regularly selected by Didier Deschamps, who only offers him appearances, the player who has just celebrated his 24th birthday proves that he has something under his belt.
