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In contention against Foxes McGinn (hamstring) is expected back in the squad against Leicester City on Saturday. Manager Unai Emery told reporters, "John McGinn is going to be in the squad - in the 20 players...

Impact McGinn is back after a three-match stint on the sidelines due to his hamstring issue. Prior to his absence, the midfielder started three straight contests on the wing in which he recorded one assist, three shots (one on target) and two crosses (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training McGinn (hamstring) was pictured in training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Leicester City.

Impact McGinn was projected to return this week and it looks like he's on track, though an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday seems like a long shot. He's been out a month with a hamstring injury and shouldn't be pushed too hard. If he's not ready to start, Jacob Ramsey will likely remain in the XI against Leicester.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Leicester return McGinn (hamstring) will miss Saturday's clash against Southampton, Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed Thursday, but he will hope to be fit by the Leicester City game on Feb. 4.

Impact McGinn has been out since suffering a hamstring injury against Tottenham on New Year's Day, and Emery says he's still a week or two away from returning to training with the team. Matty Cash and Leon Bailey have both gotten starts on the right wing in his absence.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leeds McGinn (hamstring) will miss Friday's match against Leeds United.

Impact Villa haven't given a ton of updates on McGinn and at a minimum this appears to be a tweak of the hamstring. If it's minor, he could be back for the Jan. 21 contest, though that still seems hopeful. It's more likely he won't be available until after the next break, though the recent return of Jacob Ramsey at least helps Villa's midfield.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday McGinn (hamstring) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Wolverhampton.

Impact It looks like it's some kind of muscle injury for McGinn, or at least the team is being safe with his injury. It's believe to be hamstring related and if that's the case, it could mean another week or so absence. In his place, Matty Cash looks to be getting a rare start in the midfield.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hamstring issue McGinn was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match with Tottneham due to a hamstring injury.

Impact McGinn lasted 78 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced. Manager Unai Emery told the Birmingham Mailafter the game that he hopes it's not a serious injury. More information on the midfielder's extent of injury should be available ahead of Wednesday's match with Wolves.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in win McGinn made four tackles (two won) and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win at Brighton.

Impact McGinn had a decent defensive outing to help them earn the win on the road, The midfielder made the second-most tackles for his side during the match, while also receiving his fourth yellow card of the season. He has yet to score or assist, though, after 15 appearances (12 starts) so far.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn's fancy footwork extends Scotland's lead to 3-1 vs. Armenia

JUNE 14, 2022 • Fox Sports

Ends another successful season McGinn finished with three goals, four assists, 43 shots, 51 chances created and 52 corners in 35 league starts this past season.

Impact McGinn hit roughly the same numbers as a season ago despite playing in fewer matches. A role on corners helped add to his tally, but he also racked up 45 more tackles in Steven Gerrard's system. While a role on set pieces isn't guaranteed next season, he appears to be a lock for Villa going forward no matter who is added in the summer.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley draws at Aston Villa, moves out of relegation zone

Nick Pope’s saves ensured Burnley drew 1-1 at Aston Villa to lift the team out of the relegation zone and keep its Premier League status in its own hands heading into the final rou...

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists Thursday McGinn provided one assist on three chances created, as well as shooting three times on goal during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Burnley.

Impact McGinn was certainly creative throughout Thursday's draw. The midfielder got to lineup in attacking midfield after two matches in a more deep-lying role. It was a nice boon for fantasy managers as McGinn put together one of his best performances of the season. McGinn has a tough clash with Manchester City on Sunday for his final match of the season.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley's survival hopes damaged by losing to Villa in EPL

Burnley’s relegation woes deepened after losing to Aston Villa 3-1 in the English Premier League for the team’s first defeat under interim manager Mike Jackson

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Third assist of season McGinn had an assist while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Burnley.

Impact McGinn set up Ollie Watkins in the 52nd minute assisting Villa's third goal. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder while his two chances created and two shots were the second highest amounts on the team.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two accurate crosses McGinn logged two accurate crosses during a 0-0 draw Saturday against Leicester City.

Impact McGinn was the only Aston Villa footballer to log multiple accurate crosses Saturday. Recently, his accuracy has been much better as well. McGinn recorded multiple accurate crosses thrice across Aston Villa's last four Premier League games.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Son scores hat trick as Tottenham thrashes Villa 4-0 in EPL

Son Heung-min scored a sensational hat trick as Tottenham took control of the race for a Premier League top-four spot with a 4-0 win at Aston Villa

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills stat sheet in loss McGinn had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate), made six tackles (three won) and two interceptions, drew four fouls and was shown a yello...

Impact McGinn had another brilliant performance for Villa, bossing the middle of the park and also being a menace on set pieces. He has been one of the best fantasy performances between holding midfielders as of late, with six chances created, 22 crosses, 19 tackles and six interceptions over the last four starts. Up next for McGinn is Saturday's home clash against Tottenham.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple stats McGinn took an off target shot, crossed ten times (three accurate), created two chances and made two tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact McGinn was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Villa were shutout on Saturday. The midfielder finished with team-high totals in crosses, chances created and tackles in the loss.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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