Micah Richards has praised John McGinn’s impact at Aston Villa, especially after McGinn scored the winning goal against Arsenal. Richards, speaking on The Rest Is Football, highlighted that McGinn’s transformation under manager Unai Emery has been remarkable. Despite not being a regular starter when Emery arrived last year, McGinn has become one of the most in-form players in the Premier League.
Richards, who was at Aston Villa during McGinn’s time, emphasized the midfielder’s strength, left-footed skills, and work ethic. He noted that McGinn often did the hard work for the team, with great acceleration and the ability to hold off opponents. Richards acknowledged that McGinn’s abilities were underestimated when he joined from Scotland, but after the first training session, it was evident that he could shoot, tackle, and contribute effectively in possession.
Despite a slight dip in form in the previous season, McGinn has regained his confidence and is consistently delivering top-notch performances. Richards expressed his belief that McGinn was destined for this level of success, and he commended the midfielder’s positive attitude and hard work.
McGinn’s impressive consistency, both in terms of appearances and goal-scoring, has contributed to Aston Villa’s strong performance. Having scored four goals in the Premier League and a couple in Europe, McGinn’s contributions have been vital to Villa’s unexpected success this season.
Considering that McGinn joined Aston Villa from Hibernian for £2 million in 2018, the impact he has made and the team’s potential for a remarkable season have exceeded expectations. Richards concluded by highlighting McGinn’s leadership qualities and the pivotal role he plays in Villa’s pursuit of success.
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