Boubacar Kamara’s return has come at an important time for Aston Villa. The France midfielder scored in Tuesday’s 3-1 win against BG Pathum United, his first appearance after seven months out with a knee injury. Villa’s official match report confirms Kamara came off the bench and scored in Thailand. It was only a pre-season appearance, […]
Aston Villa are set to face Bayern Munich without Harry Kane and Michael Olise in Friday’s pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. The Bayern pair were involved in the World Cup third-place play-off and have been given extended time off, along with France defender Dayot Upamecano. Sports Mole reports that all three are not expected to […]
Aston Villa’s friendly against Bayern Munich on Friday is more than another pre-season exercise for Unai Emery. Five days later, Villa face Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg for the UEFA Super Cup. UEFA confirms the Europa League winners will meet the Champions League holders on 12 August, with Villa aiming to win the trophy for the […]
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has outlined how he will manage his squad against Aston Villa in Friday’s pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Bayern beat Jeju SK 2-1 in their previous outing and Kompany is continuing a controlled approach to his players’ workloads. Those who played around 30 minutes in that game are expected to […]
Matteo Ruggeri could give Aston Villa exactly the kind of competition Unai Emery needs on the left side of his defence. The deal has moved significantly closer after Atlético Madrid accepted Villa’s proposal. The package could reach around €25million, although Ruggeri still needs to approve the move. ReadAstonVilla reported on Wednesday that the agreement between […]
Brian Madjo has spent the summer giving Aston Villa reasons to reconsider just how urgently another expensive striker is required. The 17-year-old has scored four goals during pre-season and can now play competitive football after Villa won their appeal against FIFA. Reuters confirms Madjo will be eligible for official matches this season. Villa paid around […]
Aston Villa continue their preparations for the new season against Bayern Munich on Friday, with Unai Emery facing an intriguing decision in central midfield. The Aston Villa predicted XI vs Bayern Munich could include Boubacar Kamara from the start after the Frenchman made his long-awaited return against BG Pathum United. Villa won 3-1 in Thailand, […]
Aston Villa have won their appeal over Brian Madjo, clearing the £10million striker to play competitive football for Unai Emery’s side. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has overturned FIFA’s decision to block Villa from registering the 17-year-old. Reuters reports that Madjo can now be registered and play in official competitions this season. It ends […]
Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a deal worth more than £20million with Atletico Madrid for Matteo Ruggeri, leaving the Italian defender’s approval as the final major hurdle. Villa moved quickly for the 24-year-old after identifying him as a leading option to strengthen Unai Emery’s left-back options. According to Marca, via GiveMeSport, the clubs have now […]
Nicolas Jackson remains a divisive Premier League striker, but new data helps explain why Aston Villa and Unai Emery should take their interest seriously. Jackson’s finishing has attracted plenty of criticism since he arrived in England. Missed chances have often overshadowed the qualities which repeatedly put him in positions to score. However, Sky Sports’ latest […]
Aston Villa continued their pre-season preparations with another 3-1 victory as Unai Emery’s side beat BG Pathum United in Thailand. Emi Buendia opened the scoring before Victor Lindelof doubled Villa’s advantage before half-time. Boubacar Kamara then marked his return from injury with a goal shortly after coming on during the second half. The game at […]
Leon Bailey is reportedly expected to undergo a medical with Hull City on Wednesday afternoon as the Aston Villa winger pushes to complete his move before the weekend. Bailey’s proposed switch to the newly-promoted Premier League side appeared to have fallen apart earlier this week, with Villa beginning to consider alternative destinations for the Jamaica […]
