McGinn is optimistic that young striker Maggio will play an important role for Aston Villa this season.
John McGinn is optimistic that young striker Maggio will play a significant role for Aston Villa this season.
The 17-year-old striker became the youngest ever goalscorer in Aston Villa's 1-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night. Maggio, standing at 1.93 meters tall, possesses impressive physical strength. Before halftime, he nearly completed a hat-trick before volleying home a cross from McGinn to equalize. The new signing, who joined from Metz in January, had waited eight months for his debut due to a dispute with FIFA regarding the signing of players under 18.
However, he made his debut with a vibrant performance against this Champions League double winner.
McGinn said, "He's been outstanding. He's only 17, but he has exceptional physical attributes." "However, he's been through a lot. For the past six months to a year, he hasn't been able to play, but he's handled it very well and maintained his physical condition exceptionally well. "After those missed opportunities, he could have easily humbled himself, but that's where great strikers come from. He will be an important player for us this season."
