ROBIN OLSEN NEWS

Three saves in relief Olsen registered three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United.

Impact Olsen turned aside three of five Manchester United shots on target Sunday after he was called on to replace Emiliano Martinez who received a straight red card just before half time. Villa's backup keeper concludes the season having made just four Premier League appearances (one start). Olsen is likely to spend the 2025-2026 season away from Villa Park as this season was the final in his contract with the club.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to depart Olsen will depart Aston Villa at the end of his contract, the club announced.

Impact Olsen is set to depart Aston Villa at the end of his contract with the club. The goalkeeper has been the long-term backup option with the club, but has never really taken on a larger role. Olsen is 35 so whatever club he moves to next might be his last.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in win Olsen had three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win over Brentford.

Impact Olsen set a season best with three saves in his third league appearance. It also marked his first clean sheet. Up next for Aston Villa is a meeting with Club Brugge in Champions League play on Wednesday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal as reserve Olsen registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Chelsea.

Impact Emiliano Martinez (undisclosed) was forced off at halftime, giving Olsen a go for 45 minutes. He fared mostly well, barring an excellent goal from Cole Palmer. Less than half a week may not be enough for Martinez to recover before Aston Villa's next game, so there is a decent chance Olsen will be the team's goalkeeper Wednesday against Brentford.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In backup role Sunday Olsen (undisclosed) is the backup keeper for Sunday's trip to Tottenham.

Impact Olsen returns for the first time this season after missing every match due to an injury. The keeper will return to his customary backup role behind Emilian Martinez now that he's fit.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Olsen (undisclosed) isn't available for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Unai Emery. "Only still being out, he is training, but not 100% with us, is Olsen. He is not...

Impact Olsen has missed the opening two months of the season and remains out. Even when fit he's not likely to take any minutes away from Emiliano Martinez. Olsen will remain the backup goalkeeper when he gets back to fitness, whenever that might be, in the meantime Joe Gauci will back up Martinez.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against West Ham Olsen (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face West Ham on Saturday.

Impact Olsen misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from an injury suffered in preseason. Joe Gauci will be the backup Emiliano Martinez with Olsen out.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field due to injury Olsen was forced off the field in the 30th minute of Wednesday's friendly against Leipzig due to an apparent injury.

Impact Olsen is dealing with issues this pre-season, as he is now on the injury report after leaving the field injured Wednesday. However, it is unclear what exactly the issue is with the goalie, as he is yet to receive scans and no further announcement has been made. He will look to be fit for the start of the season, but either way, his loss shouldn't have a huge impact, as he is set to be the backup keeper behind Emiliano Martinez.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in loss Olsen had four saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-0 loss to Crystal Palace.

Impact In what marked his fifth league appearance of the season, Olsen conceded a season-high five goals against. It also marked the second time in his five appearances that he conceded more than three goals. Additionally, his five appearances and four starts on the campaign stand as new highs since joining Aston Villa in 2021.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saves PK in loss Olsen made seven saves, including a penalty and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Brighton.

Impact Olsen made another start, replacing Emiliano Martinez (hamstring), and did a little bit of everything in the net, which included stopping a penalty shot during the closing stages of the match. but then couldn't prevent Joao Pedro from scoring off the rebound to give the opposition all three points in play. Martinez should be back for the next match as his team tries to adjust to his return during the final stretch of the campaign.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes day in net Olsen recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Impact Olsen was called upon Saturday after regular starter Emiliano Martinez was forced to leave the field due to injury, as he served for 45 minutes off the bench. However, it wasn't the greatest performance, as he allowed two goals while making two saves. He may get the start in the club's next match against Brighton on Sunday, although that is still up in the air with Martinez's medical tests pending.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four against City Olsen recorded seven saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Olsen was required to take over in net Wednesday after Emiliano Martinez was scratched from the starting XI late due to an illness. Unfortunately for Olsen, his day did not go as he would've wanted, as he allowed four goals while making seven saves. However, this was only his second appearance of the season, allowing five goals while making eight saves in those two games. He will most likely return to the bench in the next contest, with Martinez getting the start to face Brentford Saturday.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Olsen made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Burnley.

Impact Olsen was beaten once by a short-range shot from Lyle Foster. Although the goalkeeper managed to touch the ball, the force behind the shot was too much to keep it from finding the back of the net. Olsen's sole save of the contest came in the 59th minute, when he denied a header from going in. Next, he will face Liverpool, a team that has scored six goals in three games.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Brentford Olsen made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Impact Olsen replaced an injured Emiliano Martinez (abdomen) at halftime, and he was beaten by an Ivan Toney strike as Villa's five-game winning streak ended with a draw on Saturday. Martinez is expected to be able to return to the XI by Tuesday's clash against Fulham, but Olsen would get the start if he's not quite ready.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Olsen (undisclosed) will return to Villa's squad for Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace, the club announced Friday.

Impact Olsen has missed Aston Villa's last three Premier League games due to injury, but he should return to the bench this weekend as Emiliano Martinez's backup in goal.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps Spurs quiet Olsen made one save while keeping a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Olsen continues to fill in admirably for World Cup champ Emiliano Martinez and posted his first clean sheet across three starts this season on Sunday. Having said that, Martinez is expected to return soon, and Olsen will likely be relegated back to a reserve role when he does.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in loss Olsen recorded six saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-1 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Olsen faced nine shots and stopped six of them coming up with the loss. The goalkeeper will likely remain on the bench with Emiliano Martinez expected to return. Olsen has conceded seven goals in two appearances.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool eyes CL spots with 3rd straight league win

Liverpool has extended its winning streak in the Premier League by beating Aston Villa 3-1 to close the gap on the top four

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Concedes four goals in debut Olsen made two saves in 55 minutes during Saturday's 4-0 loss at Newcastle.

Impact Olsen had a game to forget in his season debut, subbing on for the injured Emiliano Martinez in the 35th minute. The goalkeeper allowed four goals as they ended up with the tough road loss. He will now look to bounce if he starts against Manchester United on Nov 6, but Martinez will be evaluated again by the doctors during the week.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Absent from training Thursday Olsen did not take part in Thursday's training session with an undisclosed problem and may be in doubt versus Southampton on Friday. Manager Steven Gerrard told reporters, "We also...

Impact Under normal circumstances, Olsen's absence from the training pitch wouldn't be a huge concern for the squad but with Emiliano Martinez (illness) also in doubt, the club finds itself stretched thin at the keeper position. Still, the manager seemed confident Martinez would be available with Filip Marschall as a potential replacement if needed.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bought out by Aston Villa Olsen has joined Aston Villa on a permanent basis as the club purchased him following a six-month loan spell from Roma, the team announced.

Impact Olsen has appeared once since joining, allowing three goals and making two saves against Manchester United, and will continue to be the backup goalie in the next few seasons.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Concedes three goals against City Olsen made two saves but conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Olsen was beaten by a Rodri strike and a brace from Ilkay Gundogan as his opponents were determined to clinch the Premier League title on Sunday. This was Olsen's first start since joining Villa in January as the backup goalkeeper to Emiliano Martinez, and the 32-year-old will return to Roma following the completion of his loan.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Olsen: Aston Villa goalkeeper 'assaulted' leaving pitch after Manchester City title win Man City say Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was assaulted as he made his way from the pitch after 3-2 defeat; Ilkay Gundogan scored twic...

MAY 23, 2022 • SKY.COM