players are reportedly unhappy with their current first-team shirts after they became drenched in sweat and heavy during matches.
In a number of their games so far this season, Villa players’ shirts have quickly become wet through and clingy to their chests.
John McGinn and his team-mates have complained that the shirts have then become heavy to wear and affect their performances.
’s squad have made the club’s hierarchy aware of their disapproval of the latest Castore shirts with the club looking to find a solution as soon as possible.
The club are into their second season of a multi-year deal with the Manchester-based sportswear company that also produces kits for Newcastle, Wolves and Rangers.
Newcastle, however, have already triggered an exit clause in their contact with Castore as they look to switch to German sportswear giant Adidas from the start of next season.
Last season, Villa kits were not affected by the same problem, but the new home, away and third kits – released ahead of the new season – have seen the problem arise.
The problem is also affecting the women’s team kits who are due to begin their WSL campaign this weekend.
It is believed that any improved kits released by Castore would only be made available to the playing squad, with replica shirts not set to be affected.
Despite the troublesome shirts, Emery’s side have made a bright start to the Spaniard’s first full season in charge of the club.
Despite a disappointing 3-2 defeat in their first Europa Conference League match against Legia Warsaw, Villa bounced back at the weekend
They host Everton in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
