Aston Villa defender Ian Maatsen has been backed to replace Micky van de Ven at left-back for the Netherlands by Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen. The endorsement comes while Maatsen continues his recovery from an ankle injury, making this a debate about his future international role rather than an immediate return. Driessen makes Ian Maatsen selection […]
Vangelis Pavlidis still dreams of playing in the Premier League, according to a Portuguese report, following Aston Villa’s reported interest during the summer. However, the Benfica striker would only leave with his club’s approval, rather than force through a transfer. A Bola reports that English football remains Pavlidis’ preferred destination for a future career move, […]
Max Jenner gave Aston Villa supporters a moment to enjoy against Sevilla. The next question is where Unai Emery can find room for him when competitive football returns. The 18-year-old midfielder scored in Friday’s 3-1 friendly victory, adding his name alongside Ross Barkley and Alejandro Garnacho. That contribution deserves attention. Turning it into a sustained […]
Lucia Kendall returns to our Aston Villa Women predicted XI against Crystal Palace, with Lily Murphy keeping her place after scoring in Wednesday’s cup victory. Brian Sørensen faces his first Women’s Super League match as interim head coach following the 3-1 win over Newcastle United. Our selection combines players who started that game with several […]
Aston Villa captain John McGinn marked his 92nd Scotland appearance with a goal as they beat North Macedonia 2-0 to secure Sébastien Pocognoli’s first victory in charge. McGinn converted a second-half penalty after Kieron Bowie’s opener, helping Scotland collect three Nations League points in Skopje. The appearance also moved him clear of Jim Leighton into […]
Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini says Aston Villa’s willingness to let Donyell Malen leave over tactical issues presented an unexpected transfer opportunity. Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, Gasperini explained that Malen wanted to play through the middle, a role the Italian believed suited him. In comments translated by Football Italia, he said: […]
Aston Villa Women interim head coach Brian Sørensen says he does not know how long he will remain in charge, while accepting his share of responsibility for the team’s difficult start. Sørensen stepped in following Natalia Arroyo’s dismissal and now prepares for Sunday’s Women’s Super League meeting with Crystal Palace. Speaking before that fixture, in […]
Alejandro Garnacho has given Aston Villa a reason to reconsider his limited role before Brentford visit Villa Park. Deciding whose place he should take is considerably harder. His goal in Friday’s 3–1 friendly victory over Sevilla supplied an encouraging moment after a frustrating opening to his loan spell. It also creates a straightforward question for […]
Aston Villa face competition from Tottenham for Kim Min-jae, with a new report claiming £30million could secure the Bayern Munich defender next summer. TEAMtalk reports that Villa, Spurs and AC Milan remain interested after making contact during the summer without submitting formal bids. However, the report stresses that nothing is advanced and Kim remains comfortable […]
Aston Villa Women can draw level on points with Crystal Palace on Sunday as Brian Sørensen looks to turn an encouraging cup start into a first league victory. Villa enter the weekend 13th in the Women’s Super League, with two points from four matches. Palace sit eighth on five points, putting a direct rival within […]
Aston Villa received a double fitness boost as Pau Torres and Brian Madjo returned to action in Friday’s 3–1 friendly victory over Sevilla. Both players came on at half-time at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, taking another step forward ahead of the Premier League meeting with Brentford. FotMob’s match log records Torres replacing Tyrone Mings and Madjo […]
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has shed light on the financial pressures surrounding Monchi’s departure, explaining how the need to sell players complicated their work together. In an interview with Diario de Sevilla, reported on Friday by Sport Witness, Emery discussed the difficulties Villa faced during the former transfer chief’s spell. Monchi left his role […]
