Aston Villa Injury Update: Watkins, Tielemans, McGinn Ahead of FPL Gameweek 24
Unai Emery provided an injury update on Aston Villa ahead of their upcoming match against Brentford. The manager shared insights during a press conference held on Friday.
Aston Villa Injury Update: Watkins, Tielemans, McGinn Ahead of FPL Gameweek 24
Ollie Watkins exited the recent match against RB Salzburg with some hamstring discomfort. Fortunately, a scan delivered mostly positive results, though his participation in the upcoming game remains uncertain. Emery mentioned that Watkins felt fatigued after the match, but the scan did not indicate a serious injury.
Players Ruled Out
Several key players have been confirmed absent for the Brentford match:
- Boubacar Kamara (knee)
- John McGinn (knee)
- Andres Garcia (hamstring)
- Youri Tielemans (ankle)
- Alysson (unspecified injury)
Emery stated, “They are ruled out: Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Andres, and Alysson.”
Possible Return of Ross Barkley
On a more positive note, Ross Barkley appears to be on the mend. He has resumed training with the team and may be included in the squad for the Brentford game. Emery expressed optimism about Barkley’s recovery, indicating he participated in normal training.
The final decision on Watkins and Barkley will be made closer to match time as the team evaluates their conditions.
