Impact Nakamba looks to be healthy enough to again start over Douglas Luiz on Saturday, the first match for Steven Gerrard. Nakamba holds minimal fantasy value as a defensive midfielder who rarely gets up the pitch.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MARVELOUS NAKAMBA #13 - MIDFIELDER - LUTON TOWN
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Starting against Brighton Nakamba (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brighton.
Availability unclear Nakamba (groin) wasn't mentioned in new manager Steven Gerrard's press conference ahead of Saturday's matchup with Brighton.
Impact Without any clear indication regarding his status, fantasy players will have to take a wait-and-see approach regarding Nakamba's status Saturday. Even if given the all-clear, the midfielder may not feature in the starting XI considering he has come off the bench in four of his seven appearances while being an unused substitute for another four matches.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up groin issue over break Nakamba picked up a groin problem over the break and missed Zimbabwe's match Sunday.
Impact It's an unfortunate time to get injured for Nakamba because once he gets back to Villa, he'll have to impress new manager Steven Gerrard. He started the last two contests due to the absence of Douglas Luiz and if he's injured, there's no telling when he'll be able to get into the XI again.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One start thus far Nakamba has made one start through Aston Villa's opening three games of the season.
Impact The midfielder opened the season with a start at Watford but has seen just 27 minutes in a substitute role since. Nakamba will likely continue in a backup role in Villa's defensive side of midfield.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts final two matches Nakamba started the final two matches of the season, accruing five tackles, four interceptions and three blocks.
Impact Nakamba ended the season as a starter and maybe most important, they were wins against Tottenham and Chelsea. He was considered the backup to Douglas Luiz in the midfield, which led to 13 appearances (nine starts), and that's expected to be the case going into the new season unless something changes after those late results.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nakamba ‘always ready’ for Aston Villa after first Premier League start vs Burnley Marvelous Nakamba said he is ‘always ready’ to play for Aston Villa after making his first Premier League start in their goalless draw again...
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Plays 14 minutes in finale Nakamba closed the season as a bench option, playing 14 minutes in Sunday's finale against West Ham.
Impact Nakamba lost his defensive midfield job to Douglas Luiz as the season moved along and he managed just one start after play resumed in June. In a defensive role, he failed to make the score-sheet in 29 appearances (19 starts).
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
