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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-28T11:31:03.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nAston Villa skipper Ezri Konsa required intervention from fellow players and coaching staff after attempting to confront the club's own travelling supporters when Friday evening's match with Wolves concluded.\n\nThe 28-year-old defender was observed in an angry exchange with Villa fans at the final whistle, with teammates stepping in to pull him away from the situation.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTensions had already been running high throughout the contest, with Konsa involved in a heated incident with Wolves defender Toti Gomes during the game itself.\n\nThe confrontation came after Villa suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to their West Midlands rivals at Molineux Stadium, a result that marked another setback in what has become an inconsistent campaign for Unai Emery's squad.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nJoao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes were on target for the hosts, with their strikes securing three points that spared Wolves from the ignominy of finishing with the Premier League's worst-ever points haul.\n\nFor Villa, the defeat extends a miserable run at this particular ground, where they have failed to claim victory since 2020.\n\nThe loss places significant pressure on their Champions League ambitions, with the club's grip on a top-four berth now precarious.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n> Ezri Konsa was NOT happy with a group a Villa fans after their 2-0 loss to Wolves…😳pic.twitter.com/5yLSouwL8P\n>\n> — george (@StokeyyG2) February 27, 2026\n\nShould Manchester United secure victory in their outstanding fixture against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Villa would slip to fourth position.\n\nSuch a scenario would deal a serious blow to their hopes of competing in Europe's elite competition next term.\n\nFollowing the match, Villa's director of football operations Damian Vidagany took to X to address the supporters' discontent.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * England footballer enjoys date with model as star praised for 'gentlemanly' actions\n  * Man United chief blocked and turned away from meeting Julia Roberts as details emerge\n  * Golfer who fell down elevator shaft in freak accident releases statement after avoiding death\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe described the atmosphere in the changing room as \"very sad\" before manager Emery rallied the group.\n\n\"The fans you have the right to feel whatever as football belongs to you,\" Vidagany wrote.\n\n\"As a professionals we know it, we face it and we take our responsibility but we must always keep balance, look for solutions and run away from extreme emotions and self destruction.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe club official emphasised the importance of maintaining composure during difficult periods, adding: \"Keep unity and balance inside in nights like this one is what makes the difference between a to be a rollercoaster or a STRONG PROJECT.\"\n\nEmery, who appeared more composed when addressing journalists after the final whistle, reflected on the dramatic swings his side has experienced this season.\n\n\"In September I was worried about being in the relegation zone,\" the Spaniard said.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Then maybe a month ago I was dreaming of fighting with Manchester City and Arsenal for the title.\"\n\nThe manager issued a direct appeal to the Villa Park faithful as the battle for European qualification intensifies.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"We are having a great season and I want to tell our fans now that we need them,\" Emery stated.\n\n\"We need to be together players, coaches, fans, everyone.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Aston Villa captain has heated clash with own fans after nightmare defeat to Wolves"
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