When people discuss Aston Villa's remarkable European run, the conversation always gravitates to Watkins' goals, Bailey's pace, or Duran's impact off the bench. But let's give credit to the players who make everything possible: Villa's defensive unit. 🦁 Tyrone Mings — commanding in the air, vocal leader, set-piece threat 🦁 Diego Carlos — athletic, aggressive, recovered brilliantly from his Achilles injury 🦁 Matty Cash — tireless right-back, overlapping runs, defensive solidity 🦁 Lucas Digne — experienced left-back, excellent delivery from wide areas This is a back four that has kept clean sheets in European competition and held its shape under pressure from elite continental opposition. Bologna will find them a stern test. European experience, Premier League fitness, and Emery's defensive organisation — Villa's backline is no soft touch. 🦁 Glory is won at both ends of the pitch. Don't forget the back four.