ASTON VILLA NEWS

John McGinn - Not in squad Saturday McGinn is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Brentford due to COVID-19 protocols.

Impact McGinn either tested positive for COVID-19 or he was a close contact, so he's not in the squad Saturday. If all goes well in the next couple weeks, he should be back in the squad for the next match. In his place, Carney Chukwuemeka is getting a surprise start in the midfield.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Mings - Out against Brentford Mings is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Brentford because of a cracked rib, manager Dean Smith revealed following the draw.

Impact Mings is a late absence to the squad and in his place, Axel Tuanzebe is getting a surprise start on the back line. It's unknown the severity of the issue for Mings, but he'll have the international break to recover and be ready for the team's next match.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Out another month Davis is coming out of his brace and will need three or four weeks before he's ready to train, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact This is one of the first mentions of an injury for Davis, who is far down on the forward depth chart. He appeared in 15 matches last season en route to just 266 minutes and it's unknown if he'll be able to top that number with Danny Ings now in the squad.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Sanson - Hopeful to be option after break Sanson (knee) is training fully and will aim to play a game or two over the break, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact This is a good sign for Sanson, who could be an option after the international break. It's unknown if this is the same knee injury he suffered back in April, but once healthy, he'll try and find a role with the team after struggling through injury last season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Will remain out Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) is progressing but won't be an option for Saturday's match against Brentford, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact It's the second-straight absence for Bailey, who is dealing with an unknown injury. The hope is that he can recover over the break and finally be an option to start against Chelsea on Sept. 11. It remains to be seen what he'll provide to the squad, as Villa have been without numerous possible starters to open the season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Could be option Saturday Watkins (knee) is expected to train Friday and could be available Saturday against Brentford, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact Watkins still has to get through training before being an option for Saturday, which means there's almost no chance he starts. He's been out for about two weeks with knee bruising and it makes more sense to get him back to 100 percent before pushing him to the starting XI.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Winless in EPL, Arsenal routs West Brom 6-0 in League Cup

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat trick as Arsenal routed West Bromwich Albion 6-0 to advance in the League Cup

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aston Villa's Wesley close to Club Bruges loan move Wesley is closing in on a season-long loan move to Club Bruges and is leaving with Aston Villa’s blessing.The 24-year-old striker has fallen...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kean sent off in latest low point in Everton career

Moise Kean’s Everton career just cannot get going

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: CL playoffs; English League Cup into 2nd round

Two-time European champion Benfica is hoping to avoid missing out on the group stage of the Champions League for a second straight season

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'There's a lot of wind in Barrow! We have to make it uncomfortable for Villa' Former Birmingham City player Remeao Hutton, 22, is the youngest member of the Barrow team - and is relishing the chance to play Aston Villa

AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dybala recalled to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Paulo Dybala was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time in almost two years after an impressive start to the season with Juventus

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emiliano Buendia - Creates three chances in win Buendia won one of two tackles and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Buendia was a creative threat with his passing on Saturday though he is still yet to appear on the score sheet for his new club after two games. Next weekend he will face Southampton, which conceded three goals in their season opener against Everton last weekend.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Creates three chances in win McGinn took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact McGinn performed well on both sides of the ball on Saturday as his side bounced back nicely against Newcastle after an opening day defeat last weekend. He will hope to have a similar performance next weekend against Brentford, which are riding high thus far in their inaugural Premier League season with a win and a draw against Arsenal and Crystal Palace, respectively.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emilano Martinez - Keeps clean sheet against Newcastle Martinez made a save and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Martinez kept his first clean sheet of the season Friday as Danny Ings' wonder goal helped his side to a comfortable victory. He will hope to do it again next weekend against a hot Brentford team, which have scored two goals in as many matches in their inaugural Premier League season.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Mings - Records assist in win Mings took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United. He also made a block, five clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Mings kept a clean sheet defensively against Newcastle, and he also assisted the opening goal with a headed pass for Danny Ings to hit with a sweetly struck bicycle kick. He will want to have a similar performance next weekend against Brentford, which have started their inaugural Premier League season well so far with a win and a draw.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Ings - Scores goal against Newcastle Ings scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Ings scored a wonderful bicycle goal from a throw in situation on Saturday, giving him two goals in two games already this season. He will hope to make it three in a row next weekend against Brentford, which are yet to concede so far after a win and a draw against Arsenal and Crystal Palace, respectively.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anwar El Ghazi - Scores penalty against Newcastle El Ghazi scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United. He took three shots overall in the match.

Impact El Ghazi returned to the left side of the field on Saturday and was much more effective than he was in last weekend's season opener, and he sealed the game with a score from the penalty spot as well. Next weekend he will face Brentford, which are yet to concede a goal through two games of the season.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grealish nets 1st goal for 5-star City, Liverpool wins again

Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Manchester City in his first home game for the team

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ings stunner highlights Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Newcastle

Danny Ings has scored with a stunning bicycle kick in first-half stoppage time to help Aston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aston Villa vs Newcastle: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview ' Goal.com Both Aston Villa and Newcastle will be looking to bounce back from disappointing defeats on the opening weekend

AUGUST 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Matt Miazga loaned to Spain's Alavés by Chelsea for 2021-22

American defender Matt Miazga has been loaned to Alavés of Spain’s La Liga for the 2021-22 season by Chelsea

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trezeguet - Running on side Trezeguet posted a picture of himself running on the pitch following knee surgery he underwent in April.

Impact Trezeguet is probably a month away from training if not more given this update. He's on the pitch running right now, which means he's still not training and once he's back in training, he'll need about another month to get comfortable and get back his match fitness.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Unlikely to face Newcastle Watkins (knee) is not expected to play Saturday against Newcastle, as "he's not healed as quick" as the team would like, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact This injury has suddenly become a thing for Watkins after he was considered a late test for the opener. Once simply knee bruising, there may be more he's dealing with, which isn't a good sign. Villa have Danny Ings up front, but they're down a couple guys to injury and that only adds to the recent loss of Jack Grealish.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bertrand Traore - Out with hamstring injury Traore suffered a hamstring injury last week and will be out until just after the international break, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact It's been a tough start to the season for Villa and constant issues for Traore aren't helping. The hope is that he can recover quickly and get back in the squad in a few weeks, and until then, Ashley Young may have to continue on the wing where he started in the opener.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE