Aston Villa's defeat in Austria came without shame, according to BBC News, as captain John McGinn's pre-match vow that his side could still deliver "as much as possible" this season rang true despite the club's summer upheaval.
The departures of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans have stripped Unai Emery's squad of two influential figures, yet Villa showed defiant character in a battling display that, while ending in a loss, offered encouragement rather than alarm for supporters bracing for a leaner campaign.
The report suggests Villa are far from down and out despite losing key attacking and midfield quality over the summer, with McGinn's leadership and the team's response in Austria pointing to resilience under Emery even as the squad adjusts to life without two of last season's standout performers.