What happened. Unai Emery appeared relaxed and confident ahead of Aston Villa's Super Cup clash with PSG, joking about his English and impersonating captain John McGinn.

Emery poked fun at McGinn during the press conference.
He addressed summer departures, citing McGinn's response about progress.
Villa have moved forward despite changes every year, per McGinn.

“You ask about the changes of coaches and players, but McGinn is intelligent and his answer was fantastic.”
— Unai Emery

Villa face European champions PSG in the Super Cup on Wednesday.

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