Since Duran joined Villa in January 2023, he has began alongside Watkins simply twice.
Although Emery urged on Monday that he’s open to enjoying each of his strikers collectively, it is clear his desire is one or the opposite.
That form of state of affairs may simply create friction between the 2 gamers, however Duran says he’s comfortable to play no matter function the staff wants him to.
“We labored exhausting as a staff, and that’s my job to attain. The primary factor was the win and the three factors away from residence,” Duran advised Amazon Prime after the match.
“I am simply comfortable to be right here and I really love the competitors with Ollie Watkins. When it is my flip I will step up and hopefully I can rating and assist the staff.
“We’re so comfortable to be the place we’re within the standings proper now, however we have to win the sport at residence [against Celtic] and we’re nearly via so we’re delighted about that.”
Duran turns 21 on Friday, and he is aware of precisely how he desires to rejoice.
“I’m undoubtedly not going out to rejoice my birthday as a result of my purpose is to attain on Saturday to rejoice,” he added.
In his post-match interview, Emery gave a small perception into why he retains beginning Watkins over Duran.
“Generally he [Duran] could be very impassioned and we’ve got to try to hold balanced with him,” Emery advised Amazon Prime.
“He scored a fantastic purpose and he works, we try to get the staff robust with a tactical method. His potential is huge. Tactically he’s enhancing and immediately he performed a incredible 45 minutes.”
