Aston Villa Team News Page 74 - Soccer

Bertrand Traore - Takes shot off bench Traore subbed into Sunday's match against West Ham United in the 64th minute, taking a shot and creating a chance in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Traore made his first appearance of the season for Villa on Sunday after recovering from a knee injury that had been plaguing him since his January return from his loan to Turkey. Even when fully fit, he should remain a backup option behind John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey on the right wing.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham United v. Aston Villa | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 3/12/2023

MARCH 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

West Ham out of EPL bottom 3 after 1-1 draw with Aston Villa

Said Benrahma’s penalty has earned West Ham a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa and lifted his team back out of the Premier League’s relegation zone

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ollie Watkins gets Aston Villa off to fast start v. West Ham United | Premier League

MARCH 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Leon Bailey - Provides energy in XI Bailey generated two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Bailey was in the starting lineup after appearing as a substitute last time out. His two shots and three crosses were both second on the squad for the match. He was replaced for a fresh set of legs in Lucas Digne during the 64th.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Logs assist in draw Moreno assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Moreno paced all players on his squad with five crosses (three accurate) and three chances created. The assist represents his second of the league season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Four saves for draw Martinez grabbed four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

Impact Martinez did well to stop all shots against in regulation. The one goal against was a Said Benrahma PK. Next up is a home tilt Saturday with AFC Bournemouth.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Scores opener Sunday Watkins scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

Impact Watkins opened the game in style by heading home an Alex Moreno assist during the 17th minute. He was also dangerous on attack all evening for fantasy purposes. The goal was his ninth to go with four assists in 25 appearances (24 starts).

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Carlos - Makes bench Sunday Carlos is fit and in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Carlos returns to the squad for the first time since suffering an Achilles injury in August. The defender starts from the bench but is available if needed on Sunday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leander Dendoncker - Out as expected Dendoncker is not in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Dendoncker misses out on Sunday's match as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. The midfielder's next chance to return comes in a week against Bournemouth.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leander Dendoncker - Doubtful versus West Ham United Dendoncker (undisclosed) remains a doubt against West Ham United on Sunday after manager Unai Emery told reporters, "Dendoncker had a domestic accident, he is progressing this week...

Impact Dendoncker has featured exclusively off the bench since returning from the World Cup. In those outings, the midfielder recorded one tackle (won), one clearance and one block in a combined 61 minutes of action. Even once cleared to play, Dendoncker is likely to remain primarily a bench option, limiting him to low-end fantasy production.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philippe Coutinho - Remains unavailable Sunday Coutinho (undisclosed) won't be in the squad versus West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery told reporters, "Coutinho is still injured."

Impact Given the lack of additional information regarding his absence, Coutinho seems unlikely to return in the short term, though that hasn't been officially announced by the club. Prior to his absence, the forward made just one start in his last eight outings, logging a combined 212 minutes in which he recorded one goal on five shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Carlos - Could return against Hammers Carlos (Achilles) may be available versus West Ham United on Sunday, Manager Unai Emery told reporters, "Diego Carlos is training every day with his process being comfortable. He's...

Impact Carlos has been sidelined since Aug. 13 versus Everton, a stretch of 23 matches on the shelf. Considering how long he has been out, Carlos probably shouldn't be expected to immediately jump back into the starting XI, though he should be in the mix once given the all-clear.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Kamara - Remains shelved Sunday Kamara (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup versus West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery told reporters, "Kamara is not ready for Sunday but he is going well, his injury is...

Impact Kamara was forced off against Crystal Palace in the 59th minute due to his knock and will now be out of action for the first time since Oct. 29 versus Newcastle United. In his last five contests, the defensive midfielder recorded seven tackles (five won), seven interceptions and four clearances but zero shots and just one cross (inaccurate).

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa v. Crystal Palace | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 3/4/2023

MARCH 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace | Premier League highlights FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.

MARCH 4, 2023 • SKY.COM

Aston Villa wins on own goal, Crystal Palace winless in 2023

A first-half own goal has handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory and kept Crystal Palace winless in 2023 in the English Premier League

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joachim Andersen own goal puts Crystal Palace in front of Aston Villa | Premier League

MARCH 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Boubacar Kamara - Picks up injury Kamara (undisclosed) had to be brought off with a knock during the second half of Saturday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Kamara took a heavy challenge in midfield and had to be brought off immediately. The hope is that the injury is minor, and potentially just a knock as Kamara has been a crucial piece of the starting XI. Kamara was replaced by Calum Chambers in defensive midfield. Kamara will have an extra day to recover before a Sunday trip to West Ham.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Keeps clean sheet in win Martinez kept a clean sheet and made zero saves in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Martinez kept his second consecutive clean sheet Saturday, in large part because he did not face a single shot on target. His defense played great through the full 90 minutes, though they were helped by Palace falling back to 10 men following Cheick Doucoure's red card in the 62nd minute. Martinez has a decent chance to make it three clean sheets in a row next Sunday at West Ham, who have scored just 23 goals in 25 league matches this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - Creates three chances in win Luiz created three chances, kept a clean sheet and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Luiz had a solid performance Saturday, as he led the team in chances created with three. It marks the fifth time this season he has created three chances, and he recorded an assist in three of those matches. He also took one corner and recorded one accurate cross in his 90 minutes. Luiz helped his team keep a clean sheet for the second consecutive match as well. The only negative aspect of his performance was a yellow card for a bad foul in the 80th minute, his fourth booking of the season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Three shots in win McGinn took three shots (one on target), recorded two crosses (one accurate) and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Crystal Palace.

Impact McGinn had a solid day on the attack Saturday, as he led the team in shots and was the only player to record a shot on target on either team. He recorded three shots for the sixth time this season, and added two crosses (one accurate) and one corner taken. He also contributed to a clean sheet, intercepting one pass and attempting one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezri Konsa - Three clearances in clean sheet Konsa created one chance, made three clearances and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Konsa had a solid performance Saturday, as he played a big part in his team keeping a second consecutive clean sheet. He intercepted one pass, made three clearances and blocked one shot in his 90 minutes of action. On the attack, he created one chance (his first since Oct. 20 versus Fulham), and took one off-target shot. He has a decent to make it three clean sheets in a row next Sunday at West Ham, who have scored just 23 goals in 25 league matches this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina picks squad to celebrate World Cup winners at home

World Cup winner Argentina plans to celebrate with its fans at two home games in March against Panama and Curacao

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Olsen - Should be available Saturday Olsen (undisclosed) will return to Villa's squad for Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace, the club announced Friday.

Impact Olsen has missed Aston Villa's last three Premier League games due to injury, but he should return to the bench this weekend as Emiliano Martinez's backup in goal.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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