Aston Villa's defeat by Stevenage is "an eye-opener", but actually strengthens manager Unai Emery's hand, according to former Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.
Emery's side appeared to be cruising through to the FA Cup third round, but two goals in the last three minutes for the League Two outfit produced arguably the weekend's biggest shock.
Reo-Coker told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast that the result illustrated the problems Emery faces at Villa Park.
"It's an eye-opener to those above Emery for where Villa are and what they need in terms of recruitment," he said.