Leon Bailey receives great recognition for his recent 100% performances at Aston Villa.
Despite Sunday’s disappointing 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, Leon Bailey has received high praise for his recent performances for both Jamaica and .
Bailey, who has made just nine appearances so far this season—many of which have come off the bench—has three goals and two assists. He will be hoping to build on his explosive start to the campaign.
The Jamaican is “playing the best football of his time at the club,” according to former Eurosport journalist Dean Jones, and the competition for spots is pushing him to reach new heights.
Jones might be correct in his assessment. Bailey is only one goal and two assists away from matching the total goal contributions from the previous season, despite the fact that he has started just two of his nine Premier League games this season and averages 35 minutes per game. [Mean Score]
He has scored five goals and provided five assists in his last five games for club and country. His impact on the Villa team is becoming increasingly evident, and Unai Emery greatly values the option he gives him, especially in close games.
Bailey was desperate to change things from the bench, even in that heartbreaking 2-0 loss to Forest. The winger looked to take the lead in the game and made a crucial pass in his 45 minutes on the field. He also attempted four crosses, had three shots, and attempted six dribbles.
Although he only won two of his eight ground duel victories, his 100% success rate in the air demonstrated his desire on the field. Although he was unable to alter the outcome of the match, it was evident that he was determined and driven to succeed.
The ability to make such a difference from the bench can be a game-changer in the close games Villa may face in the long season to come, even though Bailey may not always be trusted to perform from the start. Bailey’s recent form has made him impossible to ignore.
