Marco Asensio claimed he was “so happy” after a Player of the Match performance helped Aston Villa secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Villa Park.
Asensio’s second-half double helped Unai Emery’s side overturn an early deficit under the lights on Saturday night, to ensure they ended the week with five points from their three outings on home turf.
Asensio was delighted to have netted his first two goals in claret and blue, and contributed towards an important win.
He said: “I am so happy. The performance from the team was incredible.
“We knew that today was an important day. We had to win, and we did, so very happy, and we have to continue.
“On Tuesday, we have another match, and the mentality we have to have, is to win every match.”
The Spanish midfielder elaborated further on how he has enjoyed his start to life as a Villan, and why he feels the move to B6 was the right one for him.
Asensio praised the supporters for creating a “top” atmosphere, and wants to take momentum into Tuesday night’s trip to Crystal Palace.
“I think it’s a step forward because the staff, the club, Unai, trust me, and that’s the most important for a football player,” The PSG loanee added.
“I can explain my football on the pitch, and that’s the most important.
“We are working hard. Also, we have new team mates so we are building something new, and we are in the right way, very happy and we have to keep working.
“The atmosphere here, it’s every night, top. I want to thank all the fans for their effort, we do together, we have to continue.
“The team is in the right way, so I am very happy for the first goal, and of course for the win.”
