NOVEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
OLLIE WATKINS #11 - FORWARD - ASTON VILLA
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Three shots in loss Watkins registered three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Impact Watkins was unable to make the most of his chances during Saturday's comfortable loss to Liverpool. The forward was contained throughout, and none of his shots even troubled the net. He will need to improve in a big way if he wants to get back to pushing for the Golden Boot.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Subbed in draw with Cherries Watkins had three shots (two on goal) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Watkins started as Villa's lead striker Saturday. He was unable to find the net, contributing two efforts on target and having another blocked. He was subbed after 82 minutes for Boubacar Kamara. The regular starter is having a productive season, he has netted five and produced two assists. His last goal was three games ago and he created an assist for England during the October international break.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Continues solid run Watkins scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Fulham.
Impact Watkins continues his solid form for Aston Villa, recording his fifth goal of the season. This adds on to his two assists, averaging almost one goal contributor per game. He is also averaging about 2.2 shots per game, making him a dangerous threat in front of the net.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins' powerful header gives Aston Villa 2-1 lead v. Fulham | Premier League
OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Held quiet Watkins generated one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Bayern Munich.
Impact Watkins shot just once during Wednesday's win and failed to do much throughout the match. Jhon Duran came on to replace him and found the back of the net for the winning goal. Still there's little chance Watkins loses the starting job on merit, even if he falls out of form. Watkins will have another two weeks to recover from a busy schedule during the international break.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Scores again Watkins scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town.
Impact Watkins made it two straight matches with a goal Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 32nd minute. This marks his fourth goal of the season, now having six goal contributions on the season. He has registered a goal contribution in five straight appearances and appears to be catching form after starting the season slow.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins heads Aston Villa 2-1 in front of Ipswich Town | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Begins late comeback Watkins scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Wolverhampton.
Impact Watkins started Villa's late comeback Saturday, as he found the net in the 73rd minute off of a Morgan Rogers assist. This is his second league match in a row with a goal and his third straight with a goal contribution, now having four on the campaign. He will look to keep the streak going, as if you include Tuesday's UCL match, he has recorded four straight games with a goal contribution.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins equalizes for Aston Villa against Wolves | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 21 • YOUTUBE
Good to go Saturday Watkins is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Wolves, according to manager Unai Emery. "He is, of course, sometimes stopping because you have to protect the players....
Impact Watkins came off after 62 minutes in the Champions League, though that had more to do with the fact that the match was comfortable. With no reason to risk Watkins he was brought off for the in-form Jhon Duran. It seems Watkins could be fit to continue ramping up his minutes against Wolves, though it's doubtful he can go the full 90.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins leaves Champions League game with apparent ankle injury
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been substituted off in the 60th minute with what seemed to be an ankle injury during his team’s 3-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions Leag...SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists in UCL debut Watkins assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against BSC Young Boys.
Impact Watkins made his first career Champions League appearance Tuesday and marked the occasion with an assist on Jacob Ramsey's goal in the 38th minute. It came on one of the three chances he created in the match. He also took a team-high four shots but failed to put one on target. He was subbed off in the 60th minute for Jhon Duran.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice in win Watkins scored two goals to go with six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Everton.
Impact Watkins notched his first two goals of the season, scoring once in each half as he was pivotal in Aston Villa's comeback. Both of his goals occurred from short-range, one with a header and the second with a well-placed finish after a defensive error. Additionally, he set a new season-high with six shots taken.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins: Jhon Duran's goal 'one of the best we've seen' | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 14 • YOUTUBE
Ollie Watkins' brace brings Aston Villa level against Everton | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 14 • YOUTUBE
Ollie Watkins' header gives Aston Villa lifeline against Everton | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 14 • YOUTUBE
Available Saturday Watkins is available for Saturday's clash with Everton, according to manager Unai Emery. "He's progressively getting better, feeling better, and he's in the squad,"
Impact Watkins withdrew from the England squad as he continues working on his recovery. The forward isn't injured, but is more being limited as he avoids any accumulation of injuries due to a lack of recovery in the summer break. Watkins should be straight back in the starting XI coming out of the international break.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
First goal contribution of season Watkins recorded an assist on one chance created to go along with two shots (one on target) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 win against Leicester City.
Impact Watkins earned his first goal contribution of the season against Leicester, finding Amadou Onana in the 28th minute for an assist. He will look to continue this trend as he starts to chase down his 32 goal contributions from last season. He has only played 188 minutes in his three starts this season, although he is likely to see more time after swithdrawing from the English national team over the September international break to work on his fitness.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves England team camp Watkins has withdrawn from the English national due to "ongoing issues," according to his team.
Impact Watkins has returned to Aston Villa instead of serving with England over the September international break, as he is set to start a rehabilitation process due to issues. However, he doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury and is only returning to work on fitness levels. He has yet to play the full 90 this season and also hasn't made it past the 70-minute mark, so it is clear his fitness has been an issue. That said, he should be available when the club returns from the break, lining up in his starting spot per usual.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ramping up minutes Watkins is ramping up his minutes as he recovers from a reduced break, according to manager Unai Emery."Now, after playing two matches, I think he's going to feel better and better...
Impact Watkins came back late after making a deep run in the Euros with England. The striker has been limited to around an hour on the pitch in each of the opening two Premier League matches. There's no specific injury, and it appears Emery is ready to start ramping up Watkins minutes heading into the international break.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Aston Villa considering offering a new deal to Ollie Watkins amid Chelsea interest | Sporting News Aston Villa reportedly have no intention of allowing star striker Ollie Watkins to leave the club this summer, according to sources from Foo...
JULY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
How do England beat Spain at the Euro 2024 final? Why Bukayo Saka and Ollie Watkins could be key Spain have been the outstanding team at Euro 2024 but could Bukayo Saka exploit a weakness on their left side? Could stopping Lamine Yamal s...
JULY 14 • SKY.COM
