Aston Villa Team News Page 43 - Soccer

Youri Tielemans - Uncertain for Sunday Tielemans (groin) is doubtful to face Brighton on Sunday, manager Unai Emery told media Friday. "Tomorrow is a training session and we can have more information about some players...

Impact Tielemans only lasted 27 minutes against Chelsea last weekend and couldn't feature against Olympiacos on Thursday, so his chances of playing against Brighton aren't exactly encouraging. Tielemans has emerged as a regular presence in midfield over the last few months for the Midlands club, and if he can't go Sunday, then Tim Iroegbunam could operate as his replacement in a midfield that's struggling with depth and injuries in the final stretch of the campaign.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Doubtful to play Sunday Martinez (undisclosed) is doubtful to face Brighton on Sunday, manager Unai Emery told media Friday. "Tomorrow is a training session and we can have more information about some pla...

Impact That mention of "players who are coming with a small injury" points directly to Martinez, who missed Thursday's game against Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinals due to an undisclosed injury. Martinez has started in all but two of Aston Villa's matches during the current Premier League campaign, and if he can't go Sunday, then Robin Olsen will get the start between the posts.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa shaken by lack of control as chaos takes hold on their big European night Olympiacos played with the chaos and bravery that was always going to unsettle Aston Villa - now their European dream is punctured

MAY 3, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Aston Villa vs Olympiakos LIVE! Europa Conference League: match commentary, team news, kick-off time Follow all the team news, analysis and live coverage of Aston Villa vs Olympiakos in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-fi...

MAY 2, 2024 • SKY.COM

Nicolo Zaniolo - Appears off bench Zaniolo came off the bench during Thursday's 4-2 loss to Olympiacos.

Impact Zaniolo missed two matches in a row in the Premier League, but made his return off the bench Thursday. The attacking midfielder only played for five minutes, so he didn't get to really test his fitness much. Still getting back on the pitch is a great sign for Zaniolo, who was making consistent appearances before the injury.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Could see return Thursday Zaniolo (undisclosed) is an option for Thursday's match against Olympiacos, according to manager Unai Emery. "Nicolo Zaniolo could be in the squad tomorrow, he is feeling better."

Impact Zaniolo appears to have somewhat recovered from his undisclosed issues after two matches out, as he is now in the selection pool for Thursday's Conference League semifinal. This could be a huge addition for the club, as they are seriously low on available midfielders, possibly gaining one back if Zaniolo can take the field. If he is fit and an option, he will most likely serve off the bench, only starting in nine of his 24 appearances this season.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Out Thursday, close to return Moreno (calf) won't face Olympiacos on Thursday but is close to a return, according to manager Unai Emery. "Moreno is not available for tomorrow but he is close to coming back."

Impact Moreno will have to sit out yet another match. However, he is closing on a return, with that possibly being against Brighton on Sunday. The club will hope this can come to fruition, as he has done a decent job in his rotational role when fit, having started in 11 of his 20 appearances.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Tielemans - Unavailable for semifinal Tielemans (groin) will not be an option to face Olympiacos on Thursday, according to manager Unai Emery.

Impact Tielemans has not healed from the issues he picked up against Chelsea on Saturday, as he is now forced to sit out the opening match of their Conference League semifinal clash. He has been a regular starter as of late, so this will force a chance, most likely going with a new formation while Moussa Diaby enters the starting XI. Tielemans next chance to return will be against Brighton on Sunday.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Out to face Olympiacos Martinez (undisclosed) is not an option for Thursday's match against Olympiacos, according to manager Unai Emery.

Impact Martinez was unable to heal from the injuries he picked up in Saturday's draw, leaving him out for Thursday's Conference League semifinal. This will be a tough loss for the club, as they are losing their World Cup Golden Glove-winning keeper, leaving Robin OIsen to get the start. His next chance to return will be against Brighton on Sunday.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Digne - Sends in three crosses Digne recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chelsea.

Impact Digne continued in his starting role against Villa, marking his fifth straight start after a short hiatus serving off the bench. He saw a decent performance, whipping in three crosses and creating two chances. He was also okay in the defense, notching four tackles and one block.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Fires in three shots Watkins generated three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Impact Watkins couldn't mark his fourth straight game with a goal contribution Saturday, as he had a slightly underwhelming display, only notching three shots in his 90 minutes of play. He will now look to add to his goal count in the club's next match as he makes the push for the Golden Boot, only being one off of league leaders Cole Palmer and Erling Haaland.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Earns assist Cash assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chelsea.

Impact Cash earned his second straight Saturday after returning from injury, showing a decent display after assisting on Morgan Rogers' goal in the 42nd minute. Cash now has two assists on the season, giving him four goal contributions. He was slightly quiet outside of the assist, only notching two chances created and two tackles.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Scores again Rogers scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minut...

Impact Rogers continued his hot streak Saturday, now having registered a goal contribution in four of his last five appearances after finding the back of the net off a Matty Cash assist in the 42nd minute of the draw. This gave rogers his thrid goal of the season, now having four goal contributions in his 10 appearances.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Olsen - Finishes day in net Olsen recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Impact Olsen was called upon Saturday after regular starter Emiliano Martinez was forced to leave the field due to injury, as he served for 45 minutes off the bench. However, it wasn't the greatest performance, as he allowed two goals while making two saves. He may get the start in the club's next match against Brighton on Sunday, although that is still up in the air with Martinez's medical tests pending.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Chelsea show fight in 2-2 draw against Aston Villa | Premier League

APRIL 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Champions League-chasing Aston Villa squanders two-goal lead in draw with Chelsea

Aston Villa has squandered a two-goal lead and drawn with Chelsea 2-2 in the English Premier League to dent its push for Champions League qualification

APRIL 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea | Premier League highlights Highlights from the match between Aston Villa and Chelsea in the Premier League.

APRIL 27, 2024 • SKY.COM

Conor Gallagher curls in Chelsea's equalizer against Aston Villa | Premier League

APRIL 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Noni Madueke pulls one back for Chelsea against Aston Villa | Premier League

APRIL 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Morgan Rogers guides Aston Villa to 2-0 lead over Chelsea | Premier League

APRIL 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Marc Cucurella's own goal puts Aston Villa 1-0 in front of Chelsea | Premier League

APRIL 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Youri Tielemans - Brought off early Tielemans was forced off during the first half of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

Impact Tielemans made it just 27 minutes before getting forced off with a potential groin injury. The midfielder had taken over a starting role in recent months and his absence could lead to a change in formation. Moussa Diaby came in to replace Tielemans on Saturday as a more attacking-minded option.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Forced off Martinez was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

Impact Martinez made it to halftime but no further as he was forced off. Losing Martinez would be a major blow for the closing stages of the Premier League so the hope will be to get him back before a Sunday trip to Brighton. Robin Olsen came on to replace him Saturday.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Champions League-chasing Aston Villa squanders two-goal lead in draw with Chelsea