- Tammy Abraham underwent surgery on his shoulder last week
- The striker confused Aston Villa supporters when he posted a picture of himself in hospital on social media
- John Townley from the Birmingham Mail has provided an update
A definitive update has been provided on Aston Villa’s Tammy Abraham, after it was confirmed that the striker underwent successful surgery last week to resolve a persistent shoulder injury.
Having arrived in a £18 million transfer from Beşiktaş in January, Abraham managed 16 appearances and three goals while battling through discomfort to aid Villa’s historic season.
The 28-year-old caused quite a surprise for Villa supporters last week when he posted an unexpected Instagram story from his hospital bed, wearing an arm sling alongside the caption: “op done.”
No reports were published on the Englishman carrying an injury throughout the latter stages of the season, which made the post a bit of a shock.
The origins of the injury have not been confirmed, but it could be traced back to Villa’s chaotic 4-3 victory over Sunderland at Villa Park. Abraham seemed to be in pain when celebrating his dramatic 93rd-minute winner, clutching his right shoulder.
While Unai Emery continuously named the forward on his substitute bench for the club’s remaining matches, he only played a total of 60 minutes, leaving fans entirely in the dark until his social media reveal.
Update provided
John Townley from the Birmingham Mail confirmed in a report that the surgery was to resolve a persistent shoulder injury. While it was successful, a timeline will not be finalised until the first-team squad reports back to Bodymoor Heath for the start of pre-season.
Emery remains highly optimistic about the forward’s technical ceiling, viewing a fully fit Abraham as a lethal weapon to rotate alongside Ollie Watkins. However, the Spaniard admitted Abraham still requires time to adapt.
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Ultimately, resolving this persistent shoulder issue represents a crucial step forward for Abraham’s long-term career at Villa Park. While the sudden hospital reveal initially blindsided the fan base, the successful surgery ensures the forward can finally put his physical discomfort behind him.
A definitive recovery timeline remains on hold until mandatory fitness evaluations commence at Bodymoor Heath. However, the clean bill of health provides Emery with exactly what he requires ahead of a demanding domestic and Champions League campaign.
Villa supporters are yet to see him fully firing since he returned to the club in January. Hopefully, if his rehabilitation can progress smoothly over the summer months, then he will be in perfect condition to provide the variation and quality needed to rotate alongside Watkins to aid Villa’s ambitions for next season.
