Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has defended their January market work.

Villa signed left-back Alex Moreno and teenage striker Jhon Duran during the window, while also recalling winger Bertrand Traore and selling Danny Ings. Philippe Coutinho, Leander Dendoncker and Boubacar Kamara have since gone down with injuries, with Emery naming just eight substitutes – including two goalkeepers – in the last two matches.

But Emery is happy with the resources at his disposal, explaining: “We had finished both cups, weren't in Europe and have only had the Premier League. It's enough for what we have."

Discussing the club's January strategy, he continued: “We only added players who would improve the squad or the team but not being in a hurry to do something then really adding someone who will not improving the squad like I want.

“We added three players in January and I am happy. There was a different situation with each one. The best quality was to respect the players we have now and give them the opportunity to improve and show progress in the squad."