Conor Hourihane praises Aston Villa duo Jonathan Kodjia and Keinan Davis.
Aston Villa have bounced back strongly in the Championship after a stuttering start, and find themselves in the seventh position, just five points behind league leaders Cardiff.
In a long race like the Championship, momentum is the key, and that is precisely what has happened with Villa. They head into the international break at the back of eight games undefeated in the league, winning five of them.
Conor Hourihane has scored five goals this season, but he believes that Jonathan Kodjia and Keinan Davis should be getting the plaudits.
Since Kodjia has returned from injury, Steve Bruce has paired him with Davis, and the duo are complementing each other very well.
Villa are unbeaten, and won their last four games when these two were paired together up front. Hourihane rightly says that they are playing a lot better with the two strikers.
The 26-year-old has praised Kodjia, saying his return from injury is a big boost for the side. He adds that Kienan Davis has been a “good find” for the club.
Kodjia scored against Bolton Wanderers, and Hourihane believes that the 27-year-old will keep scoring. He adds that the duo of Kodjia and Davis “cause trouble” in the league.
“Kodjia coming back is a big one for us and Keinan up front has been a good find for us as well,” said Hourihane, as quoted by The Birmingham Mail.
“He is a flying fit lad. I know he was out for a bit but he worked hard when he came back and he’s had some games now.
“I am sure he will be back flying fit and keep kicking on again soon. He is a presence for us and we have missed him, without a doubt.
“Him and Keinan are two big lads who cause trouble in this league. They make an ugly ball look like a good ball, get their backs into people, win fouls and work hard off the ball as well. To have two of them up there is a bonus.”
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