Clauss, Nkunku receive 1st call-ups for French national team
Lens defender Jonathan Clauss and Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku have received their first call-ups to France's national teamMARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LUCAS DIGNE #12 - DEFENDER - ASTON VILLA
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0.5 SPG
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0.5 SPG
Set for sideline spell Digne (muscular) is considered a doubt for Saturday's match against Arsenal.
Impact It seems like Digne had a scan Monday and will be out a period of time unless the Villa Twitter account is messing around, telling the defender he'll "be back stronger." A further update will likely be revealed in the coming days, but it's safe to say he won't be playing before the break.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits injured Sunday Digne was forced off in the 10th minute of Sunday's match against West Ham with an undisclosed injury.
Impact Digne couldn't continue after suffering an injury early and it's unfortunately an immediate exit. He'd been going a full 90 in every match for Villa, so this definitely changes some things up, though Ashley Young is a capable replacement at left-back.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting versus Leeds Digne (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Leeds.
Impact Digne is back in the starting XI after Ashley Young got the call last match in a 4-0 win. Digne will likely resume his role on set pieces where he's racked up crosses in his six starts with Villa. He did a little bit of everything in the prior match against Leeds, also totaling three tackles, two interceptions and six clearances.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Thursday Digne (COVID-19) is available for Thursday's match against Leeds, according to manager Steven Gerrard.
Impact Digne is available again, though it's unknown how long he's been back with the team following COVID-19 and if he's able to start again. There's a chance Ashley Young gets another start at left-back and then Digne comes on as a replacement in the second half.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Southampton Digne is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Southampton.
Impact It's a late absence for Digne and it's a wonder if it's COVID-19 related. The left-back had started the prior six matches, which is every match since he's been at Villa. With Matt Targett no longer in the side, Ashley Young is getting a rare start Saturday on the back line.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good going forward Digne crossed nine times (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle.
Impact Digne was a part of the Villa back line that conceded one goal, but it was going forward where he made an impact. The fullback finished with team-high totals in crosses and chances created in the win.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sends seven crosses in 3-3 draw Digne had one shot (off target), seven crosses (one accurate), two aerials won, three corners, three tackles (all won), two interceptions and six clearances in Wednesday's 3-3 draw...
Impact Digne was active on the flank but just wasn't his day and couldn't really make the most of his opportunities on the ball. The full-back though is off to a great start of his Villa career after racking up one assist on five chances created and 16 crosses while adding three shots, five tackles and six interceptions over his three starts for the club.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coutinho pulls strings in Villa's 3-3 draw with Leeds
Philippe Coutinho scored one goal and set up two others for Aston Villa in its 3-3 draw with Leeds in end-to-end thriller in the Premier LeagueFEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
City drops points, drone stops play on unusual day in EPL
Man City dropping points, Newcastle winning a game and a drone stopping playJANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Everton supporter arrested for throwing projectile that struck Aston Villa's Lucas Digne, Matty Cash Former Everton player Lucas Digne and his Aston Villa teammate Matty Cash were the target of a projectile during their celebration of the lo...
JANUARY 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Digne sets up Villa winner, hit by bottle on Everton return
Lucas Digne has marked his return to Goodison Park by setting up Aston Villa’s goal in a 1-0 victory over former club Everton in the Premier League and getting struck on the head b...JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emiliano Buendia nets opener; Matty Cash, Lucas Digne hit by bottle ' Premier League
JANUARY 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Fan arrested after Digne hit by bottle on return to Everton
A soccer fan has been arrested after two Aston Villa players appeared to be struck by a bottle thrown from the crowd as they celebrated their team’s goal in the 1-0 win at Everton...JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Haunts former club Digne had an assist while crossing three times (two accurate), creating two chances, blocking a shot, making three interceptions, two tackles (winning one) and two clearances durin...
Impact Digne set up Emiliano Buendia in first half stoppage time, assisting the game's lone goal. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback while he led Villa in crosses, chances created and interceptions in the win.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ferguson out to spark Everton in 2nd spell as interim coach
Duncan Ferguson is back in temporary charge of Everton for a second time following the firing of Rafa BenitezJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides necessities in debut Digne produced two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent six crosses (one accurate), took one corner, intercepted once and received one yellow card in the 2-2 draw again...
Impact Digne provided what was needed from him in his Aston Villa debut Saturday. The wingback who was known for his flank play with Everton offered the same style of play for Aston Villa, something they don't consistently get. Unfortunately, the set-pieces were rather murky though with multiple players involved -- something to keep an eye on --. Digne will certainly become relevant again with consistent minutes and his typical aggressive playstyle.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aston Villa's Christian Purslow explains Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne signings Aston Villa's Christian Purslow explains how the Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne moves came about and what the club wants to achieve ahead...
JANUARY 15, 2022 • SKY.COM
MATCHDAY: Man City hosts Chelsea, Juventus welcomes Udinese
The first English Premier League match of the day is the biggest: Leader Manchester City hosts second-placed ChelseaJANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Newcastle signs Wood from relegation rival, Digne to Villa
Newcastle has strengthened its attacking options and significantly weakened those of a relegation rival in the Premier League by signing Chris Wood from Burnley for a reported $34....JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aston Villa sign left-back Lucas Digne from Everton Aston Villa have made their second signing of the January transfer window as they welcome left-back Lucas Digne from Everton. The Athletic r...
JANUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lucas Digne says 'beautiful love affair' at Everton 'destroyed' ahead of Villa move Everton defender Lucas Digne has said “sometimes it only takes one person from outside to destroy a beautiful love affair” ahead of his move...
JANUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lucas Digne: A perfect partnership that became a painful divorce at Everton - now ready for a fresh start at Villa Digne was desperate to move away from Everton - after falling out with Rafa Benitez - and is excited for the fresh challenge under Gerrard
JANUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Signs with Aston Villa Digne has completed a permanent move to Aston Villa away from Everton.
Impact Digne fell out of favor with Rafa Benitez over the last month and a move away from Everton seemed inevitable in the window. He'll give Villa another experienced left-back, bulking the depth of the squad even further. Unfortunately for Matt Targett, it looks like it's the end of his run as Villa's starting left-back.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Digne: A perfect partnership that become a painful divorce at Everton - now ready for a fresh start at Villa Digne was desperate to move away from Everton - after falling out with Rafa Benitez - and is excited for the fresh challenge under Gerrard
JANUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
