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Villarreal coach Emery defends selection for 7-goal thriller against Lech Poznan

Villarreal coach Unai Emery insists they can be happy after their Europa Conference League win against Lech Poznan.

Villarreal risked defeat, but fought back to win 4-3 on the night.

Emery said, “Winning in Europe is very difficult. A team that plays football well, that got ahead thanks to our mistake. At the moment that we have lowered the level of concentration and intensity they have tied us.

"The 4-3 has been fair. I've already experienced matches like this, in which you start with an advantage but later on the pitch it's difficult.

“The goal is to be first. Winning is important and we have won. You have to put all the players. The reason for putting on Jorgënsen was because Pepe was injured. Mandi and Cuenca are doing very well. Anyone can be a starter, that's the goal.

“The first play is unfortunate, an error occurs due to the concept of the game that we have. The most important thing is that it does not affect the emotional level. We have to adjust a lot of things about the pressure of the rival."

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