Milan Baros Needs Time

Martin O’Neill has called for patience with Aston Villa striker Milan Baros

O’Neill explained, in an interview for the Birmingham Mail: ‘He needs to get fit to be able to last the games. From the injury he sustained in the World Cup to the length of time he was out means he will take time to get fully fit again. He missed all of pre-season and that does have an effect on your confidence. But once Milan is fully fit, he will be an asset.’

Baros was our joint top scorer in all competitions last season, O’Neill continued: ‘The fitness element is huge. But there are a number of issues, the most important of which is that we have to try and win games. That’s all I’m trying to do, pick a side to win football matches. Milan needs to continue trying his best in training on a daily basis and everything incorporated in that to get back to his best. But every single minute of play he’s getting will help him.’

Baros had a hand in two of Villa’s three goals last night against Leicester City, so must be slowly getting there form, fitness and confidence wise.