"It's a really nice moment for him, he works hard in training and gives his all. He is probably a bit shy and nervous more than I'd like but he shows his quality in training. We know he's got the ability, it's about applying himself. I knew he was locked in and engaged and that's what we want from him."
"Sometimes he can get a bit disengaged - that's where you can probably lose it. As a young player I was exactly the same, when you get older you are focused more. He was focused the moment he came on and it was a really nice moment for him. I've taken a shine to him, he's a really nice kid and we like"
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, 19, came on as a substitute in the 66th minute and scored a late winner to complete Aston Villa's 3-2 comeback against Red Bull Salzburg, securing second place in the Europa League group stage. Ollie Watkins suffered a first-half hamstring injury, and Villa trailed 2-0 early in the second half before Morgan Rogers and Tyrone Mings narrowed the deficit. Amadou Onana led Jimoh-Aloba's celebration into the Holte End, where the teenager greeted fans. Jimoh-Aloba called the moment a proud European debut and noted his family, including his mother, was present. Rogers highlighted Jimoh-Aloba's hard work and need for consistent focus.
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