ASTON VILLA NEWS

Marvelous Nakamba - Starting against Brighton Nakamba (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact Nakamba looks to be healthy enough to again start over Douglas Luiz on Saturday, the first match for Steven Gerrard. Nakamba holds minimal fantasy value as a defensive midfielder who rarely gets up the pitch.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Ings - Back in starting XI Ings (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact Ings recovered over the break and is in the starting XI Saturday, the first match under new manager Steven Gerrard. It's been an okay start to the season for Ings at his new club, providing three goals and two assists in his 10 prior starts.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Xavi among coaches taking 1st game in charge

Xavi Hernández makes his coaching debut at Barcelona when it hosts Espanyol in a derby at Camp Nou, while Sevilla can take the lead of the Spanish league with a win over Alavés

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danny Ings - Status unclear against Brighton Ings' (undisclosed) availability versus Brighton on Saturday was not touched on in new manager Steven Gerrard's press conference.

Impact It's been two straight matches on the shelf for Ings, so it's hard to imagine the bench boss wouldn't have provided some time of update if he was cleared to play. Still, fantasy players will, unfortunately, have to wait until the team releases its lineup prior to kickoff Saturday for a clearer picture on Ings status.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bertrand Traore - Not mentioned in presser New manager Steven Gerrard didn't provide an update on Traore's (thigh) availability against Brighton on Saturday.

Impact Considering Traore has missed the club's last four matches, fantasy players can probably factor him out Saturday as well though he technically hasn't been ruled out. Considering the midfielder has made just four appearances off the bench this year and has yet to feature in the starting XI, he probably shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value even if he does play.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvelous Nakamba - Availability unclear Nakamba (groin) wasn't mentioned in new manager Steven Gerrard's press conference ahead of Saturday's matchup with Brighton.

Impact Without any clear indication regarding his status, fantasy players will have to take a wait-and-see approach regarding Nakamba's status Saturday. Even if given the all-clear, the midfielder may not feature in the starting XI considering he has come off the bench in four of his seven appearances while being an unused substitute for another four matches.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - Set to miss out Saturday Luiz (strain) is expected to be unavailable against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Impact Luiz will be sidelined for the third consecutive contest due to his lingering muscular injury. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder was a mainstay in the starting XI and should retake his place on the pitch once given the green light to play.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers hires Van Bronckhorst as Gerrard's replacement

Scottish champion Rangers has hired former Netherlands international Giovanni van Bronckhorst as manager as a replacement for Steve Gerrard

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa head coach not focused on Liverpool ahead of December clash at Anfield Aston Villa travel to Anfield on December 11 in the Premier League; When asked about his ambitions for bringing success to Villa Park, Steve...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • SKY.COM

Gerrard on Liverpool: Villa job not a stepping stone New Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard 'promises' the club's fans he is 'all in' on the job and says it is 'not a stepping stone' in beco...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • SKY.COM

3 teams start life under new managers as EPL resumes

Boardroom goodwill toward English Premier League managers during the pandemic appears to have run out

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyrone Mings - Active in defeat Mings attempted an off-target shot and made 12 clearances, one tackle and one interception while committing a foul in Aston Villa's recent 1-0 loss to Southampton.

Impact Mings' clearance tally was his highest in any game this season, but it still wasn't enough to clinch a clean sheet. With new manager Steven Gerrard now at the helm, Mings will aim to make a strong first impression against Brighton this weekend.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Norwich hires Dean Smith a week after he was fired by Villa Norwich has hired Dean Smith as coach a week after he was fired by Aston Villa

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Norwich hires Dean Smith a week after he was fired by Villa

Norwich has hired Dean Smith as coach a week after he was fired by Aston Villa

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marvelous Nakamba - Picks up groin issue over break Nakamba picked up a groin problem over the break and missed Zimbabwe's match Sunday.

Impact It's an unfortunate time to get injured for Nakamba because once he gets back to Villa, he'll have to impress new manager Steven Gerrard. He started the last two contests due to the absence of Douglas Luiz and if he's injured, there's no telling when he'll be able to get into the XI again.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrard appointed Aston Villa head coach Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett reveals Aston Villa have appointed Steven Gerrard as their new head coach after paying Rangers between...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • SKY.COM

Carra: Gerrard's Villa move a no-brainer Jamie Carragher believes Steven Gerrard's move from Rangers to Aston Villa is a 'no-brainer'. Villa have appointed Gerrard as their new head...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • SKY.COM

Aston Villa hires Steven Gerrard as new manager Steven Gerrard is back in the English Premier League, this time as manager. On Friday, news broke that Aston Villa has officially hired the...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • 12UP.COM

Liverpool great Gerrard joins Villa for 1st EPL coaching job

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been hired as Aston Villa manager

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Gerrard: should he stick or twist? Leaving Rangers for Aston Villa is a possibility for Gerrard - but will it take him closer to his dream job at Liverpool or further away?

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Premier League and soccer news live updates: Steven Gerrard to Villa latest, Eddie Howe Newcastle unveiling and more Hello and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's football news. Aston Villa and Norwich City are yet to confirm their new managers. T...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Roll call of right backs gives Southgate dilemma for England

Gareth Southgate once said he’d love to pick six right backs in his England squads such are the national team’s riches in that position

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Premier League and soccer news live updates: Aston Villa and Norwich new manager news and latest Hello and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's football news. Aston Villa and Norwich have started their search for new managers fo...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Premier League news live updates and soccer latest: Xavi's Barcelona unveiling, Aston Villa & Norwich manager hunt Hello and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's football news. It is the final international break of the calendar year in which we...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ezri Konsa - Available after break Konsa is available to face Brighton next match after serving his one-game suspension.

Impact Konsa had started every match up to his suspension, so it's expected he'll be back in the XI after the international break. Villa are having some issues and will undergo a managerial change over the break, which could change Konsa's role and playing time moving forward.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE