Jhon Jader Durán is in the news in England: “He is causing Unai Emery headaches”

Jhon Jader Duran gave Aston Villa their first win of the season with his goal in a 2-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League – credit Tony Obrien/REUTERS

Aston Villa got off to a good start in the Premier League season thanks to Jhon Jader Duran, who scored to make it 2-1 against West Ham in London, and the team demonstrated its ability to get through the season and fight to get past the group stage in the Champions League.

However, The Colombian is said to be causing problems for his coach, Unai Emery, which the English press describes as “headaches” in view of the upcoming English league matches, but more importantly to put together the squad with which he will begin his journey through Europe.

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That goal in London caught the attention not only of his fans, but also of his teammates who praise Durán’s level and also want him to have more opportunities on the field, although he is fighting for the position with none other than Ollie Watkins.

After his performance at the Olympic Stadium in London, Jhon Jader Durán was once again the protagonist of the local media, but not because of his desire to leave Aston Villa, but because he showed that he has the conditions to be a starter, one of them being the Sky Sports.

“The Colombian forward Jhon Duran is now giving Unai Emery a huge headache at Aston Villa after his impressive performance against West Ham United last weekend,” the website said, also noting that his appearance against West Ham “encapsulated all the positive aspects of Duran’s game: solid holding play, electric pace behind the defence and a constant goal threat.”

The outlet noted that the Colombian continues to prove that his move was worth it: “The 20-year-old Villa striker has shown these traits in flashes since joining the club in January 2023, along with an overwhelming sense of unpredictability every time he steps onto the pitch.”

Jhon Jader Durán celebrates with his teammates after Aston Villa’s goal against West Ham – credit Tony O Brien/REUTERS

“For fans and anyone else connected to the club, Duran’s potential has never been in doubt. He is a promising young talent who needs time to hone his craft. However, to the player himself, he has always seemed to be in a frantic hurry to make a place for himself in the first team,” he added.

Jhon Jader Duran sees his chances of starting a club side limited by the outstanding performances of his teammate Ollie Watkins. Since joining the English team from MLS side Chicago Fire for £14m, the Colombian has only managed to start nine times in all competitions.

Watkins, nominated for PFA Player of the Year, scored 19 Premier League goals last season, making him a difficult man to match. In addition to his outstanding performances for Villa, Watkins was also a hero in England’s semi-final at Euro 2024.

Ollie Watkins started against West Ham for Aston Villa, leaving Jhon Duran on the bench for the new season – credit Matthew Childs/Action Images via Reuters

Manager Unai Emery has been able to capitalise on the attacker’s great form, something that is a delight for Aston Villa fans, but which makes it difficult to include Duran in the starting line-up. This scenario, although favourable from the perspective of the team’s performance, It poses a challenge for the coffee grower who, ambitious and eager to impress, faces a significant obstacle to his professional development..

Duran’s recent links with the likes of AC Milan, West Ham and Chelsea have sparked rumours in the transfer market suggesting the striker may be considering his future, but he looks set to fight back in the new season.