In the 17th round of the English Premier League, Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 at home this evening. As the game came to an end, Villa's central midfielder Tilemans opened up to the media and gave a behind-the-scenes look at the tense encounter.
Talking about the game, Tilemans was passionate: "We played a perfect game, we played good soccer. Not only was our offense sharp, but our defense was solid as well. It was a great win for team spirit and tactical execution."
On his precision in delivering a key direct pass for Morgan Rogers in the game, Tilemans humbly said, "I was sharp enough to catch the openings and made the pass with all my might. I was doubly pleased that the pass was so accurate. The coach gave me more space to play, so we can control the ball better and show our style of play. It takes courage to control the ball but we really deserved the win today and we proved that we can play great soccer."
In the face of City's disappointment, Tillmans showed the broad-mindedness of a professional player: "I'm not here to compete for fame and fortune, but City is a strong and deep team. I know the threat they pose, and even if they are not in good form today, I believe they will soon be able to get out of their predicament and get back to their winning ways. That's the way it is in soccer. Winning and losing are commonplace, and the key is how we can learn from it and keep improving."
