Andres Garcia interview: Aston Villa's new full-back on his Liverpool mistake, the big step up and improving under Unai Emery

21 February 2025, 09:33 | Updated: 22 February 2025, 13:25

Aston Villa vs Liverpool, and it is no exaggeration to say that this is the biggest game of Andres Garcia's fledgling career. He has made two powerful runs up the right flank, cheered on by a packed crowd under the lights. Aston Villa are growing into it.

Then, it happens. A stray pass. Intercepted by Diogo Jota. Punished by Mohamed Salah. Garcia puts his hands to his head, then bows in anguish. Villa's captain John McGinn races to the young defender to show support. Soon, the Villa Park crowd respond too.

"It was a mistake," Garcia tells Sky Sports. "A mistake that every player will make in their career. John McGinn came up to me but I noticed support from all of my teammates. When they saw me in that moment, they gave me their support very quickly."

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