The way in which this past season unfolded for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is not what anyone hoped for. Between injuries and the mid-year additions, Bailey often found himself on the outside looking in. Unai Emery was essentially always forced to leave someone out who could have played and contributed.
For Bailey, the depth and way in which Villa built the roster made it so that the Jamaica international was even excluded from the matchday lineup itself oftentimes.
Now, with a place seemingly more solidified, especially when considering the lack of new signings, Bailey has a chance to impress and show Villa the type of form from the season prior to this last one. Especially when it comes to the depth that will be needed, it is not at all a stretch to say that Bailey will be needed during the upcoming campaign.
At his best, Bailey possesses the craftiness and ability to cause problems for the opposing backline.
Even during the season last year, when Bailey was able to step foot on the pitch, he did still show glimpses of why many continue to vouch for the Jamaican.
He will now be in a position to prove that he can contribute to a winning Premier League side and play a big part in Villa's success. There will certainly be opportunities for Bailey to step up and showcase his full potential in Unai Emery's system.
What Bailey offers for Aston Villa
Especially in the attack, the modern game requires people who can produce special moments. While a lot of the focus can be more on the tactical aspect, every club still needs someone like Bailey who can produce individual moments of brilliance.
This is a year in which Bailey can fully redeem his image at Villa. If given the proper chance, the winger can once again show his quality as an EPL player.