EFL Cup: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace: Leon Bailey's chance to shine in hunt for silverware
Leon Bailey is confident he can return to the heights of last season after admitting he “hasn’t been close” to his best for Villa this season.
The Jamaica international scored 14 goals in all competitions last term to finish as the second highest scorer behind Ollie Watkins – but is yet to open his account for the current campaign.
Bailey did register his second assist of the season, setting up Ross Barkley after coming off the bench in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
The 27-year-old is among those likely to get a start in tonight’s Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace as he tries to play his way into form.
“I am definitely not at my best, I don’t even think I am close,” said Bailey. “But this is football. That’s why we come in and we work. You have good moments and bad moments.
