Smith shocked with defeat

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith said that he cannot understand the defeat against Swansea in the FA Cup. His team was beaten 3-0 at home in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. He said that this is the first time since he has taken charge of the club that his players did not show any commitment and fighting spirit in order to win the game.

He believes that his players were not interested in the game and that this is a thing that he cannot understands. He said that the FA Cup is an important competition and that he would have loved to win this game. He said that it is not wrong to lose a game but it is wrong to lose it without putting on a fight. He said that having a good FA Cup run can help provide additional motivation for the team as well as the fans and that it would have been a great thing if they could have beaten Swansea.
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Smith wants protection for Grealish

Aston Villa new manager Dean Smith wants the referees to protect his best player Jack Grealish more. He said that the player suffers numerous tactical fouls during games and it is becoming increasingly difficult for him to play in this situation.

The new Aston Villa coach said that opposing teams do not know how to stop him and have to resort to fouls and this may lead injury.
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