Aston Villa have not been afraid to let their star players leave Villa Park this summer. Unai Emery has overseen the departures of both Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby in recent weeks with Jhon Duran also strongly linked to West Ham. This has been part of a massive shake-up in the Villa squad as they prepare for their upcoming campaign. One of the biggest signings so far this summer was the acquisition of left-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. Villa had an insecure in defence in 2024, with the new addition no doubt aiming to put an end to the club’s leaky backline. However, this has potentially cas…