Emi Martinez and Tielemans react to Tyrone Mings’ new Aston Villa message
Tyrone Mings remained upbeat as he shared a message with fans following Aston Villa’s impressive 3-0 victory over Preston to secure a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Aston Villa delivered a dominant performance, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Jacob Ramsey sealing their spot in the final four.
Rashford earned praise from Man United fans, as he had a brilliant performance, netting his first goals for the club since his arrival in the January transfer window.
Mings played a key role at the heart of Villa’s defence, starting alongside Ezri Konsa in a back four that kept a clean sheet on their way to Wembley.
However, questions remain over hi’ long-term future at the club. Last week, Mings was appointed to the Euro 2028 board of directors, sparking speculation about what could be next for him beyond his playing career.
Despite this, the centre-back reassured fans that his focus remains on football for now, sharing a message of positivity and determination in the aftermath of Villa’s crucial win.
Aston Villa fans puzzled by Tyrone Mings’ Euro 2028 appointment
Mings shared his thoughts on the FA Cup triumph on Instagram after their dominant 3-0 win over Preston, writing: “Professional & clinical! Great team performance… see you fans at Wembley.”
His post received plenty of reactions from teammates, with Emiliano Martinez commenting “Solid” while Marco Asensio, Youri Tielemans, and Lucas Digne all showed their support by liking the post.
Mings has endured multiple injury setbacks this season, forcing Villa to adjust their defensive options. Axel Disasi has stepped up for Aston Villa on several occasions, but with the Frenchman cup-tied for the Preston clash, Unai Emery turned to Mings, who delivered a strong performance at the back.
However, some Aston Villa fans were left confused by Mings’ appointment to the Euro 2028 board of directors, announced just days before the cup tie.
Despite the speculation surrounding his future, the defender showed no signs of distraction as Villa secured their place in the semi-finals.
Unai Emery and Aston Villa hitting form at a crucial time in Champions League race
Aston Villa are enjoying an outstanding run of form, winning six consecutive matches across all competitions.
Their winning streak has seen them reach the FA Cup semi-finals and set up a huge Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Emery has faced criticism from some Aston Villa fans this season, with the club spending much of the campaign in mid-table.
| Premier League table | Points |
| 3. Nottingham Forest | 54 |
| 4. Chelsea | 49 |
| 5. Man City | 48 |
| 6. Newcastle | 47 |
| 7. Brighton | 47 |
| 8. Fulham | 45 |
| 9. Aston Villa | 45 |
However, recent performances have sparked a turnaround, and Villa now find themselves just four points off fourth place in the Premier League.
They currently sit two points behind Brighton, whom they face on 2 April, before a crucial clash with Nottingham Forest on 5 April. With all three sides in the race for Champions League football, it promises to be a defining week for Emery’s men.