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Leon Bailey - Late call to face Nottingham Bailey (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Unai Emery. '"Leon is getting better but we'll check this afternoon how he'...

Impact Bailey is still battling his injuries and will not be a late call for Saturday. The attacker is expected to be tested ahead of the match, with that likely deciding if he can play or not. He has bagged one goal and two assists in 23 appearances (14 starts) this season, starting in three of his past four outings, so he will hope to be an option again soon.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Torres - Stellar in win Torres recorded two tackles (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Torres had an upstanding performance in his first match PL start in 2025, making eight clearances to take the win while maintaining the clean sheet against Brighton.. He is also just returning from a long term injury, picking up from where he left off during the 2024 year.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Tielemans - Makes three clearances Tielemans had three tackles (one won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Tielemans was able to make three tackles and three clearances during the win against the Seagulls on Wednesday. He has been an iron man for Aston Villa, appearing and starting in all 30 PL matches this season, recording two goals and four assists while averaging about 3.5 crosses and 2.3 tackles per contest.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Kamara - Wins all three tackles Kamara generated three tackles (three won) and four clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Brighton.

Impact Kamara got his first start since Feb 15, winning all three tackles attempted. He is also just returning from injury, having started one of the to PL games played since.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Ramsey - Logs in four tackles Ramsey recorded four tackles (two won) and one clearance in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Ramsey was able to make four tackles against Brighton in 65 minutes of play Wednesday. This comes after starting his fourth PL game in a row, totaling an assist while logging in five tackles and three crosses (one accurate) in that span.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Digne - Makes five tackles Digne registered three crosses (one accurate), five tackles (three won) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Brighton.

Impact Digne had a solid match Wednesday, tying his season high for tackles while helping keep the clean sheet against Brighton. On the attacking end, he is averaging about 4.6 crosses per game, after logging in 20 (five accurate) in the last six PL appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Quiet in win McGinn registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Brighton.

Impact McGinn did not full up the stat sheet much, recording just a shot with one chance created against the Seagulls. He has, however, earned his seventh straight league start in a row, recording 11 tackles, eight clearances and seven interceptions in that span.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ezri Konsa - Makes three clearances Konsa registered three clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Brighton.

Impact Konsa helped maintain the clean sheet Wednesday with three clearances and one tackle won during the win. Since his return from injury, the defender has started all four PL games played, collecting 12 clearances with three interceptions and three blocks and helping keep two clean sheets in that span.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Brace of assists Rogers assisted twice to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Rogers recorded his second brace of assist this season to put hm at six on the season, along with his seven goals. This is a career best for the midfielder, already surpassing his goal total while tying his assists for a single season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Scores vs Brighton Malen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Brighton.

Impact Malen scored his first goal for Aston Villa during the three scoring showdown against Brighton. He's been used just as a sub for the side with a start in seven PL appearances since joining from Borussia Dortmund, collecting five tackles and three crosses (zero accurate).

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Rashford - Scores in start Rashford scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Brighton.

Impact Rashford was able to get the opportunity to start Wednesday, scoring his first goal for Aston Villa in the win. He had come off the bench the previous three league games, collecting two starts in six appearances with a goal and two assists since his loan move from the Red Devils.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Scores goal, assists in win Asensio scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Asensio did not start the match, however was able to score and assist in just 25 minutes to get Aston Villa the win Wednesday. Since joining the team, he's started twice in five appearances, scoring three goals with one assist for an average of about 1.1 goals scored per 90 minutes of play.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Secures clean sheet Martinez recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Martinez was back in PL action Wednesday, making four saves while securing a clean sheet against Brighton. This is just his fourth clean sheet of the season, allowing 41 goals with 77 assists in 29 league appearances. The keeper will face off with Nottingham on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests. Martinez had allowed two goals with four saves against the opponent during the last outing on Dec 14.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Trains with group Barkley (calf) is training with the group and appears to be fit for Wednesday's match against Brighton, according to manager Unai Emery. "At the beginning, Barkley, he was training...

Impact Barkley looks to be on the brink of his return, as he was in training Monday ahead of the contest. That said, he will likely be a late call for the midweek contest, needing to pass a fitness test to be an option. This could be a major return, as he last played Jan. 10, although a bench spot should only be expected to begin in his return.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Takes hard kick, doubtful Wednesday Bailey is questionable for Wednesday's match against Brighton due to a kick to the leg, according to manager Unai Emery. "Leon, still, with a hard hick, and I think he is not going...

Impact Bailey looks likely to miss out Wednesday, as he is doubtful after dealing with a kick to the leg the past few days. He didn't train Monday, meaning he is more than likely going to be left out, probably only seeing a bench spot even if he is fit. He already missed out on their FA Cup match Sunday, so this could make it two straight games missed.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Available in FA Cup Watkins (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's FA Cup clash against Preston North End.

Impact Watkins is good to go after dealing with a minor knee injury suffered in Villa's Champions League win over Club Brugge on March 12th. The forward begins Sunday's match from the bench, but is available if called upon.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Not listed as injured Watkins (knee) should be available for Sunday's trip to Preston, per manager Unai Emery. "I think the only player not available, ruled out for tomorrow, is Barkley,"

Impact Watkins suffered a minor issue before the international break but is expected to be fit for the FA Cup clash. The striker is absolutely crucial to everything going forward for Villa and should lead the line without missing any matches due to the international break.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Remains out Barkley (calf) is out for Sunday's trip to Preston North End, per manager Unai Emery. "I think the only player not available, ruled out for tomorrow, is Barkley,"

Impact Barkley isn't an option for the first match coming out of the international break. The midfielder is getting closer to a return but still isn't quite fit for Sunday's match. His first chance to return will be an April 2 clash with Brighton.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Viewed working with ball Watkins (knee) was viewed in training Thursday ahead of Sunday's match against Preston North End.

Impact Watkins is seeing a major update as the club looks ahead to Sunday's FA Cup match, as he was viewed running and training with a ball. This is good news for the forward, as it does give him a chance of playing Sunday, likely still needing to pass a fitness test to play. He is their typical starter at forward and should return to that spot when fit, starting in 36 of his 41 appearances this season while notching 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Starts in UCL action Cash started and played 73 minutes in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Club Brugge.

Impact Cash saw his first start since returning from an undisclosed injury Wednesday, registering 73 minutes of play in the win. He wasn't too active in the match, notching a chance created, one shot and a tackle won. He has been their typical starter at right-back when fit this season and is likely to continue in this spot after battling two different injuries since the start of February.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Onana - Features in friendly Onana was included in Thursdays's friendly against Al Ain FC, according to his club.

Impact Onana saw some time on the pitch Thursday after going unused in their match before the international break after clearing a hamstring injury, with the midfielder getting some run in a friendly. This is a good sign, as he looks to be in a decent spot to return to play when the club resumes league action. He did start in 17 of his 21 appearances before his injury, so he will hope to see decent minutes moving forward.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ezri Konsa - Mainstay in defense Konsa has only missed two starts when available this season and has started in all 37 of his appearances.

Impact Konsa continues to be a regular starter in the defense for Aston Villa when fit this season, having started in their past six games. This doesn't look likely to change unless he sees some bad luck, as he is versatile and can play on the outside or inside of the defense. He really only holds value in the defense, registering a few significant stats in the attack to go along with one goal in his time on the field.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tuchel calls up Marcus Rashford and 'serial winner' Jordan Henderson to his first England squad

Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson have been included in coach Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morgan Rogers - Records assist Rogers assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Club Brugge.

Impact Ian Maatsen logged Aston Villa's second goal, the assist recorded by Rogers, who had been without one since Oct. 22. Rogers' goal-contributing form has wavered back and forth in the 2024-25 Champions League, but its continuation for Villa (with a quarterfinal set against Paris Saint-Germain) will allow him to get another crack at establishing better consistency.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Reserve assist Bailey assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Club Brugge.

Impact Bailey was not part of Aston Villa's starting lineup against Club Brugge, with the English team finally reverting to Boubacar Kamara in its XI. The demotion did not stop Bailey from making an impact, as he logged an assist to Marco Asensio's first of two goals. In both of Villa's games against Club Brugge, Bailey directly contributed to at least one goal, a stark contrast to his uninspiring form earlier in the Champions League this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Tuchel calls up Marcus Rashford and 'serial winner' Jordan Henderson to his first England squad