Villa lost 3-2 on aggregate, but the 29-year-old was only on the pitch for 20 minutes in both legs. He was dropped in favor of Marcus Rashford, and he's not happy about it.
Watkins scored a first-minute goal and hit the woodwork twice in their 4-1 Premier League win over Newcastle on Saturday, and he's using that performance to make his case.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Watkins said, 'I was fuming that I wasn’t playing from the start. I let him (Emery) know that. He’s the manager, and you have to respect his decision, but I’m not one of those players who are happy to sit on the bench. It’s something I’ve never experienced before, to miss out on the biggest stage.'
He added, 'The team played well, but I wanted to be out on the pitch for much longer. I’ve played a big part in getting us to where we are today, and I want to play in those games.'
