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Boubacar Kamara is back: Aston Villa's best player and Unai Emery's mentality monster in midfield is key to their season With exclusive insight from Unai Emery, Adam Bate takes a look at why Boubacar Kamaras return is so important for Aston Villa; watch Brentfo...

Impact Kamara was deemed ready for minutes Monday and has met that claim Tuesday, as he is on the bench for their UCL contest. The midfielder has missed the last four games and is typically a starter when fit, hoping to see that spot back once testing his leg.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for minutes Kamara (strain) could play during Tuesday's trip to Club Brugge, according to manager Unai Emery. "The other players are in the squad, Torres, Mings and Cash. Kamara was in the sq...

Impact Kamara was in the squad for an FA Cup win over Cardiff, and now has the chance to actually play during Tuesday's Champions League action. The midfielder was a consistent starting option when fit, before a muscular issue cost him a few weeks. Kamara is also an option at center-back, though with Pau Torres (foot) returning it's likely he can return to his more standard role in midfield.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

A few weeks out Kamara (strain) is two-to-three weeks from a potential return, manager Unai Emery told reporters.

Impact Kamara suffered an injury against Ipswich Town, and is still expected to miss two-to-three weeks. It's a tough turn for the midfielder, and leaves Villa down one of their main options in the center of the park. John McGinn could be forced centrally to try and fill in for Kamara in the meantime.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Set for two weeks out Kamara (undisclosed) is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic.

Impact Kamara is set to miss two weeks with a muscular injury that he picked up against Ipswich Town. The midfielder will miss clashes with Liverpool, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace. Kamara could be back around the beginning of March, potentially a March 8 trip to Brentford.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Saturday Kamara was forced off early in Saturday's game against Ipswich Town due to a muscular injury. The severity of the injury remains unclear, with conflicting reports emerging from var...

Impact Kamara was forced off injured in the 16th minute. The severity of his injury is unclear, as reports are conflicting. Some suggest it is not serious, while others claim he could be sidelined for at least a month. A medical assessment will provide more clarity. If he is unavailable for Wednesday's clash against Liverpool, John McGinn could move deeper into midfield to play a defensive role.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injured Kamara was subbed off due to injury in the 16th minute during the 1-1 draw against Ispwich Town.

Impact Kamara couldn't continue in the match Saturday after picking up an injury during the 16th minute against Ispwich Town. He's seen the start in the last 13 PL matches in a row, resulting in 13 starts in 16 league games since returning from his injury.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive stalwart Kamara registered six tackles in Aston Villa's 2-2 draw against Arsenal Saturday. He also picked up a yellow card.

Impact Kamara continues to be a tackling machine, logging 15 over the last five matches. He should remain a factor defensively Tuesday against Monaco, a side which has scored four goals over its last three matches.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike in Juventus tilt Kamara (undisclosed) drew two fouls and recorded two tackles (zero won), one key pass and one interception in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Kamara played almost the entire game after dealing with an ailment but didn't fill the stat sheet on either end. He has started twice in his last six appearances, recording three chances created, four tackles (two won), four interceptions and two clearances.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Juve Kamara (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Juventus.

Impact Kamara is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash after overcoming a knock. The midfielder missed out Saturday but evidently that was just a minor issue as he's now straight into the starting XI for the Champions League clash.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Juventus Kamara (undisclosed) is an option for Wednesday's match against Juventus, according to manager Unai Emery. "In the squad, we include Boubacar."

Impact Kamara will only miss one game due to his current issues, as he looks to now be fit after being announced as an option for Wednesday. This is solid news for the midfielder, as he will see a quick return, already missing nine games to start the season due to injury. He will likely serve off the bench to begin, only starting in one of his five appearances this campaign.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Kamara (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Unai Emery. "We are in the same routine, we are playing with some players, more or les...

Impact Kamara will sit out another match after missing out just ahead of the break, as he continues to deal with discomfort. The club has given little on his situation, leaving a return date up in the air. He still has only started in one of his five appearances, so this isn't a major loss for the club.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with discomfort Kamara felt discomfort and will be assessed during the break to determine whether he suffered an injury during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Liverpool, manager Unai Emery told media....

Impact It's unclear if Kamara is actually dealing with an injury or not, but it doesn't sound as if he's dealing with a significant problem. He'll have nearly two weeks to recover in case he did pick up an injury, with Villa's next game coming against Crystal Palace on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full 90 Wednesday Kamara started and played the full 90 in Wednesday's 2-1 Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace.

Impact Kamara saw his first start in some time Wednesday, with the midfielder having last earned a start for Villa in early February due to an extended absence with knee issues. That said, this is great news for the club, as he was a regular starter in the previous campaign. He will look to return to that spot soon, although that would mean he would have to bounce Amadou Onana from that starting XI.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Kamara (knee) is available for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Unai Emery. "Kamara and Mings for this match they are available and are going to try with us for Ful...

Impact Kamara is an option for Saturday's trip to Fulham after finally recovering from a knee injury. The midfielder played 45 minutes with the U21 team during the international break, and is now ready for senior minutes once more.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 45 minutes with U21s Kamara (knee) played the first half of Saturday's match with the Aston Villa U21s.

Impact Kamara has yet to debut this season after dealing with a knee injury. The midfielder played the opening 45 minutes of Saturday's match with the U21s as the next step in his progression to return to the full team.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Kamara (knee) trained Tuesday but isn't an option to face Bayern Munich on Wednesday, according to manager Unai Emery. "Boubacar is training but is not going to play tomorrow."

Impact Kamara is finally training again, leaving a return on the horizon. It could take place on Sunday when facing Manchester United, although that is still up in the air. That said, there is a solid chance he will be held out until after the international break to be cautious.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play with U21s Kamara (knee) is continuing his training as he is expected to get minutes with the U21s, per manager Unai Emery. "They [Kamara] are training very well. They started to be with us 1...

Impact Kamara has been progressing well in full team training following his return from a knee injury. The next step will be a trial with the U21 team. From there, the midfielder will be reassessed again after the October international break, where he will aim to make the trip tp Fulham on Oct 19, if all goes well.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Kamara (knee) is in team training every day, according to manager Unai Emery. "Kamara and Mings are training every day now consistently with the team, they started this week,"

Impact Kamara is in full team training and is nearing a return from a long-term knee issue. It's possible he's back before the end of September, potentially as soon as a Sunday trip to Ipswich. With this sort of recovery it's likely he's given a game or two off the bench to test his knee at match speed before fighting for a start.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Kamara (knee) is a few weeks from a return to the squad, according to manager Unai Emery. "Kamara I think in a few weeks will be available to be in the squad and start playing as w...

Impact Kamara is coming back from a knee issue, but made it back in training earlier in the week. He's been ruled out for a Tuesday trip to Young Boys, as well as a Saturday clash with Wolves. That said he could be back by the end of September, potentially targeting a return against Ipswich Town.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Kamara (knee) is back in training, according to John Townley of Birmingham Live.

Impact Kamara returned to full team training Tuesday as he works back from his knee injury. It's a great sign for the midfielder, though he likely won't be thrown straight back into the starting XI. He could be ready for some sort of minutes off the bench coming out of the international break.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train soon Kamara (knee) is expected to return to training in the coming weeks, according to manager Unai Emery. "Kamara is progressing a lot, I think now is the sixth month since he was inju...

Impact Kamara still has another month if not more before he'll be ready for the first-team squad. Given the surgery and time off, he'll need to get back full strength and fitness before he can be an option again, which could mean multiple weeks of full training before Emery is comfortable putting him on the pitch. Amadou Onana figures to continue in the XI in his place.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Kamara started and appeared in 20 games, registering one assist on 20 chances created to go along with 15 clearances, 21 interceptions and 43 tackles.

Impact Kamara had his season upended early, as he has been out since February due to a torn ACL, likely being out for the first two or three months of the next season as well. However, when he was on the field, he was a mainstay in the midfield, supporting a much bigger part of the defense but still adding some in the attack with his one assist. He should return next season still holding a decent spot, likely needing a little time off the bench before fully securing his starting role again.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Kamara (knee) underwent surgery Thursday, manager Unai Emery announced.

Impact Kamara is set to miss up to nine months with the ACL injury after a successful surgery Thursday. The midfielder will miss the opening stages of the 2024/25 season but should be back in October, or potentially November depending on the speed of his recovery.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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