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Unai backing Malen to make his mark

- John Townley

UNAI EMERY insists Donyell Malen is an important part of his squad despite his lack of starts but admits the game time he has received since joining has been unfair.

Villa signed Malen from Borussia Dortmund for £20million in January, replacing Jaden Philogene, who left for a similar fee to Ipswich Town.

However, the 26-year-old has started only two Premier League games and just one of the last 15, despite being fit and available.