Aston Villa head into their Europa League trip to Fenerbahçe on Thursday night with the latest Aston Villa injury news update confirming several injury concerns, forcing Unai Emery to meticulously manage his squad ahead of a busy week that also includes a Premier League clash. The Midlands side are still reeling from a 1-0 home defeat to Everton over the weekend, where the absence of key players dealt them a huge blow.
John McGinn is the standout concern after being forced off in the first half against Everton with a knee problem . The Scotland international, an instrumental figure since joining the team from Hibernian in 2018, will undergo assessments to determine the severity of his injury. Emery acknowledged the devastating effect of the blow but emphasized that it provides a chance for other players to step in.
Boubakar Kamara also remains sidelined, having sustained a knee injury in the FA Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. His absence has given Lamara Bogarde and George Hemmings valuable minutes in midfield, but Emery will be keen to see Kamara back in action as soon as possible, bringing the much-needed experience and grit to the central areas.
There’s more encouraging news on the horizon, however, with Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley making progress in their recoveries. Both have been sidelined with thigh and knee issues, respectively, and Emery indicated they could return the next week or two.
As Villa prepare for back-to-back fixtures against Fernerbahce and Newcastle United, Unai Emery faces a challenging task in selecting his team and choosing a game plan with a very limited squad. The Villans will be eager to make an impact in both Europe and the Premier League, despite the current injury setbacks.
