SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
BOUBACAR KAMARA #44 - MIDFIELDER - ASTON VILLA
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The Boubacar Kamara story - from made for Marseille to Aston Villa's jewel Academy coaches in the south of France compared a teenage Kamara to Franz Beckenbauer - he's now a prized possession at Villa Park
Mainstay in starting XI Kamara started each of the first four matches of the season, recording seven tackles (six won), two shots (zero on target) and four chances created.
Impact Kamara featured in 21 of his 24 appearances for Villa last season and figures to remain a fixture in the starting XI this season as well. GIven his lack of goalscoring, the midfielder shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside but is certainly capable of racking up plenty of defensive stats.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara delays honeymoon to answer France call
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara was on his way to his honeymoon trip when he received a late call to play a couple of matches with FranceJUNE 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited by injuries in EPL debut Kamara had one assist, created seven chances, made 58 tackles, 23 clearances and 19 interceptions, drew 31 fouls and picked up four yellow cards in his first campaign with Aston Vi...
Impact Kamara was signed as a huge midfield reinforcement after putting up some solid campaigns at Marseille but could never find a rhythm at his new club due to a pair of injuries that limited his progress. Based on what he did during the initial stretch of the campaign, there's a lot of hope on what the France international can bring to the table in the middle of the park during next season, especially if Villa is not able to keep Douglas Luiz.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Features off bench in return Kamara subbed in and played the final few minutes of Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton.
Impact Kamara returned from an ankle injury Saturday to make his first appearance since April 1. He'll want to get back in the starting lineup in defensive midfield once he returns to full fitness.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available to face Wolves Kamara (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton.
Impact Kamara is one of several Villa players that cracked the bench for this game despite carrying doubtful tags throughout the week. That said, he's barely seen the pitch over the last two months, and he shouldn't make a big impact off the bench here.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fitness test for weekend Kamara (ankle) returned to training with Aston Villa on Wednesday and could be a game time decision for Saturday's clash against Wolverhampton, according to manager Unai Emery in h...
Impact Kamara has played just one half of Premier League football in the last two months as he's been hampered by an ankle injury, but he was back training with the team this week and could be fit enough to make the match day squad on Saturday. If he does make it, he likely would only have a limited role in this game against Wolves.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emery: Kamara has chance of featuring again this season Boubacar Kamara may still have a part to play in Aston Villa’s season, manager Unai Emery has confirmed. The midfielder has missed the last...
APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Won't return against Man United Kamara (ankle) will miss out versus Manchester United on Sunday after manager Unai Emery told reporters, "Boubacar Kamara is close. The four players are out."
Impact Kamara has been sidelined for seven of the team's last eight contests and will once again find himself watching from the stands. In that lone appearance, Kamara managed just 45 minutes before being taken off, so fantasy players probably should expect a bench appearance or two out of the midfielder before he is truly in contention to rejoin the starting XI.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absence continues Kamara (ankle) will not be ready to play against Newcastle on Saturday, Gregg Evans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kamara will be out of the squad for the fifth time in the club's last six matches. In his lone appearance during that stretch, the midfielder started but played in just the first half, recording two tackles (one won), two clearances and eight passes. If Kamara can get back to 100 percent, he should be in the mix to feature in the starting XI once again.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still hampered by ankle problem Kamara will not be in the squad against Leicester City on Tuesday due to his continued ankle issue, Ashley Preece of BirminghamLive reports.
Impact Kamara went 45 minutes versus Chelsea on Saturday but appears to have reinjured his ankle enough to be left out of the squad. With Kamara back out, Leon Bailey will rejoin the starting XI versus Leicester after having been a substitute last time out.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Passes fitness test Kamara is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Chelsea.
Impact Kamara returns from an undisclosed injury in time to start against Chelsea. The midfielder starts alongside John McGinn and Douglas Luiz in a midfield three set up.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fitness test for weekend Kamara (undisclosed) has returned to team training with Aston Villa and could be in the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday if he continues without issue the rest of the week.
Impact Kamara missed Villa's last two games before the international break due to injury, but he has returned to full training with his teammates and could be available for selection for Saturday's clash against Chelsea. He has started 18 of the 19 Premier League games for which he's been available when fully fit in midfield.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out against Bournemouth Kamara (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth.
Impact Kamara will miss a second straight game after suffering an undisclosed injury in the win over Palace in early March. John McGinn should continue alongside Douglas Luiz in defensive midfield in his absence at the weekend.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
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
Records assist in win Kamara assisted a goal and won three of four tackles in Friday's 2-1 victory against Leeds United. He also made two blocks and a clearance in the match.
Impact Kamara grabbed his first Premier League assist in setting up Leon Bailey's third-minute opener on Friday. He has started almost every game for which he's been available since joining Villa in the summer, though he's more of a defensive presence in midfield rather than a goal threat.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Features off bench in win Kamara (knee) subbed into Sunday's match against Manchester United in the 78th minute and he made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the 3-1 victory.
Impact Kamara made his first appearance since September on Sunday after recovering from a knee ligament injury he suffered during the last international break. He'll hope to continue building up match fitness against Brighton next week as he still has a chance of making France's World Cup squad.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Return possible Sunday Kamara (knee) could be in line to return against Manchester United on Sunday, manager Unai Emery told reporters."My players have been doing training sessions this week. Ludwig Augu...
Impact Kamara has been sidelined for over a month with a ligament issue in his knee, but returned to training earlier in the week. The midfielder could be able to return as soon as Sunday though it appears more likely he will be on the bench if medically cleared to return. Kamara had started every single match before going down with the knee injury against Southampton.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pictured in training Kamara (knee) participated in Wednesday's training session ahead of the clash against Manchester United at the weekend.
Impact Kamara missed all of October with a knee ligament injury he suffered just before the September international break. He was initially expected to miss two months, but he is trending ahead of schedule in his recovery and may already be available for selection on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema joins list of players who will miss the World Cup
Not every soccer star will be competing at the World CupNOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ahead of schedule in recovery Kamara (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee ligament damage and could be back as soon as a Nov. 6 match against Manchester United, according to David Ornstein of T...
Impact Kamara has found himself presented with favorable news less than a month before the World Cup begins as he was originally expected to miss the competition entirely. While not normally a candidate for selection by the French team, it could be a matter of survival of the fittest ahead of N'Golo Kante (hamstring) and Paul Pogba (knee) for places in midfield. At club level, Leander Dendoncker and Douglas Luiz will provide competition for minutes once Kamara is cleared to play.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
France star Kante out of World Cup after hamstring operation
France star N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup after Chelsea said the midfielder would be out for four months following surgery on a hamstring injuryOCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France's Kamara to miss World Cup due to knee injury
France midfielder Boubacar Kamara has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining knee ligament damageSEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knee ligament injury confirmed Kamara suffered a knee ligament injury and will likely be out until the World Cup break.
Impact It was already reported by L'Equipe that Kamara would miss two months with the injury and this update from Villa confirms the actual injury, albeit with minimal detail. It's a tough break for his debut campaign with Villa, but they still have a decent amount of depth in the midfield with Douglas Luiz and newcomer Leander Dendoncker options to see starts or even Marvelous Nakamba, who has yet to make the pitch this season.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
