Aston Villa has begun its second Champions League campaign under manager Unai Emery, with a focus on rebuilding its attacking line after a busy summer transfer period. The team has struggled offensively in the Premier League this season, failing to score in its first three matches and managing only one shot on target. On Tuesday, Villa faces Club Brugge in a crucial Champions League match, aiming to find its scoring touch. Since winning the Europa League last season, Aston Villa has undergone major changes, with six of the starting players from that successful campaign leaving the club. Nicolas Jackson, signed for £65 million, has taken over from Ollie Watkins, who moved to Al-Hilal. Other new arrivals include Johan Manzambi, Ibrahim Mbaye, and Alejandro Garnacho, while Morgan Rogers departed for Chelsea in a £117 million transfer. Unai Emery, who has previously guided Villa through transitions, now faces the challenge of finding a new attacking identity with the current squad. Jackson was brought in as Watkins' direct replacement and made his debut in Villa's 1-0 loss to Arsenal and the subsequent draw with Hull City. Although Jackson scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for Chelsea, his performance in the Premier League since 2023 has shown a lower conversion rate compared to Watkins. In his first Premier League season, Jackson scored 14 goals and provided five assists, while Watkins managed 19 goals and 13 assists. In the 2024-25 season, Jackson scored 10 goals in significantly fewer minutes than Watkins. Emery also expects support from Mbaye, a £47 million signing from Paris Saint-Germain, and Garnacho. However, Garnacho has yet to feature for Villa due to competition from George Hemmings, a highly rated academy player. Mbaye, who created four goals in 10 starts for PSG last season, was an unused substitute in Villa's draw at Hull. Manzambi, who shone at the World Cup, has also been sidelined by a knee injury. Emery emphasized the need for patience as the team integrates 10 new players, including Jackson, Mbaye, and Garnacho. Only two summer signings, Jackson and goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, started the draw at Hull. Emery stressed the importance of focusing on each match and building team cohesion. He noted that the upcoming Champions League game against Club Brugge is a vital opportunity to showcase the team's potential as it continues to adapt and integrate its new signings.