Ezri Konsa feels optimistic about Aston Villa's readiness for the 2025-26 Premier League season after their pre-season tour in the United States. The team played three matches, starting with a draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. They then secured a 2-1 victory over St. Louis City SC in Missouri before facing Nashville SC.

In the match against Nashville SC, Aston Villa drew 2-2. Ollie Watkins scored first with a header from Lucas Digne's cross in the 18th minute. This was Watkins' third goal of the tour. Donyell Malen added another goal after an hour, and he also contributed three assists during the tour.

Despite their efforts, Villa conceded two goals to Matthew Corcoran and Sam Surridge, resulting in a draw at GEODIS Park. Their next challenge is against Roma on Wednesday, followed by games against Marseille and Villarreal on Saturday and Sunday. Konsa believes these matches have prepared them well for their Premier League opener against Newcastle United on August 16.

Konsa expressed satisfaction with the team's progress, stating, "It's been really good. Trips like this bring the boys together." He emphasised that playing against strong opponents helps them prepare for the league by treating these games as if they were Premier League matches.

The pre-season games allow Aston Villa to experiment with new strategies as directed by their manager, Unai Emery. Konsa highlighted that these matches are crucial for trying out different tactics before facing Newcastle United.