Matty Cash is someone who often comes under a lot of unnecessary and harsh criticism even among Villa supporters. The right-back showed against Newcastle United why Unai Emery has as much faith in the Poland international as he does.
Particularly in the Premier League, with so many talented and capable wide options in the attack, having someone at RB or LB who can keep pace and make life difficult for the opposing attack is what is needed from the position.
On display from Cash was another element that is not always present from players at his position. Cash repeatedly put his body on the line, blocking attempts and stepping in at the precise right moments to intervene and prevent an effort from going on target.
To have someone who truly gives it his all and is willing to exert himself for the badge like this on a repeated basis is admirable and truthfully deserves praise.
Offering a more honest assessment of the Aston Villa RB
At any point in a match, one can look at a player's actions and say that something could have or should have been better. No one has ever had a fully flawless game without an area that could not have been improved on. What Cash gives Villa, though, is more than enough even when a mistake does happen. It also has to be considered how Cash will often recover and help to cover up a mistake from one of his teammates on the pitch. That is the nature of the sport.
Some will choose to overly focus on the one or two bad moments from the right-back. Instead, Cash is someone whose efforts and willingness deserve to be more appreciated by the fan base. Think of it like this: if he were to go to a different Premier League side, those hypothetical supporters would be excited with their new signing, and Villa would be left looking for a replacement who brings the same level of intensity. It is a great thing, then, that Cash is at Villa for the foreseeable future.