Unai Emery has provided an injury update ahead of Aston Villa’s Premier League clash against Brentford on Saturday.
Villa are looking to get back to winning ways after their 4-1 humbling by Manchester City on Wednesday evening. It was a night to forget for what was a much-changed side. The visit of the Bees is undoubtedly a more favourable fixture.
Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara and Emi Buendia are all out for the season and have now been joined by Jacob Ramsey after the Spaniard’s latest update.
Emery has also shared the latest on two other players who missed the trip to The Etihad this week.
What’s the latest Aston Villa injury situation?
Talking to the media ahead at Bodymoor Heath, Emery delivered damaging news about Ramsey’s situation.
Per Birmingham Live, he said: “Jacob Ramsey is again with some problems in his toe. He is not going to be available for the rest of the season.”
However, the Villa boss did provide a positive update on Ollie Watkins and confirmed the £28million signing will feature in the matchday squad along with Emi Martinez.
“Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins, they could play tomorrow,” Emery added. “We will prepare the match. Tomorrow we will know if they are available and ready to play. They will both be in the squad.”
How damaging will this be to Aston Villa’s season?
Ramsey must be so frustrated with this niggling injury. It’s clearly not impacting him too severely, but it’s not reached a point where the club feel long-term intervention is required.
Taking him out of action from now until pre-season seems like the smartest move. The 22-year-old will be able to put the issue firmly behind him and start the 2024/25 season afresh.
Of course, the news on Watkins is a huge boost. Villa’s talisman was missed at The Etihad and he will be eager to start against his former club. Despite Jhon Duran’s impressive display on Wednesday, the Colombian will likely return to the bench in what is a must-win for Emery’s men.
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