Axel Tuanzebe says John Terry can elevate him

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Axel Tuanzebe has joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United in the January transfer window.

Manchester United-owned Aston Villa defender Axel Tuanzebe has suggested to Express & Star that he hopes to learn from his new teammate John Terry.

Tuanzebe has joined Championship club Villa on loan from Premier League outfit United in the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old defender will remain at the Villans until the end of the season and will hope to guide Steve Bruce’s side to promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season.

The England Under-21 international is looking forward to play with Chelsea legend Terry, who joined the Villans in the summer of 2017.

Tuanzebe told Express & Star about Terry: “That’s definitely intriguing, having such a legend in the team. If you watch him carefully, he’s never been the quickest. But for some reason he is always in the right position.

“It shouldn’t add up but he is smart, has studied the game, where to be at the right time. Having someone like that to learn off, adding those qualities into my game. It can elevate me.”

Terry is past his prime, and at the age of 37, the former England international central defender is not going to play in each and every game for Villa between now and the end of the season.

The Chelsea legend, though, could be an inspiration for the younger players in the Villa team, and his experience will be vital.

Villa are fifth in the Championship table at the moment with 50 points from 28 matches.