Switzerland manager Murat Yakin has called on referees to protect Aston Villa midfielder Johan Manzambi after he repeatedly drew fouls during the 2-1 win over Slovenia. According to Sport Witness, citing Monday’s print edition of Blick, opponents fouled Manzambi four times in the Nations League fixture. The report does not confirm an injury to the […]
Former Aston Villa loanee Jadon Sancho has attracted interest from multiple Premier League clubs as he searches for his next team, according to Football Insider. Pete O’Rourke’s report, published by Yahoo Sport on Sunday, says the 26-year-old remains available after his Manchester United contract expired in June. It also reports interest from Saudi Arabia, the […]
Pau Torres is back in action, but we would keep Tyrone Mings in Aston Villa’s starting defence against Brentford on the evidence currently available. That is a selection call for Saturday, rather than a judgement about which defender should lead Unai Emery’s backline throughout the season. Torres offers qualities Villa will want back. His ability […]
Former Aston Villa winger André Green has joined Kerala Blasters, according to reports in India, taking the academy graduate’s career to another new country. Khel Now reports that the 28-year-old has signed ahead of the Indian Super League season after becoming a free agent following his departure from Portuguese side AVS. It is the latest […]
Former Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness believes the club should have strengthened their South American scouting operation sooner, arguing the market offers opportunities to recruit players for £5m–£20m. Speaking to Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, in comments published by Yahoo Sport, Wyness questioned the timing of Villa’s search for a specialist scout. “Well, my […]
Aston Villa’s victory over Sevilla offered encouragement, but Brentford have already provided a sharper illustration of the challenge awaiting Unai Emery when Premier League football returns. Keith Andrews’ side beat Chelsea 3-0 before the international break. Their breakthrough came from a corner, before two further goals punished the visitors as they chased the game. For […]
Carlos Corberán visited Aston Villa’s Marbella camp following his dismissal by Valencia, joining Unai Emery and Eder Sarabia during the international break. AS reported the meeting on Friday, almost three weeks after Corberán lost his Valencia job on 13 September. Villa director Damià Vidagany also featured in the gathering, which brought together several familiar faces […]
Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace as Noëlle Maritz’s opener failed to secure their first WSL victory of the season. Here are Read Aston Villa’s player ratings and verdicts. Starting XI Akane Okuma — 6/10Started in goal but finished without a clean sheet after Abbie Larkin’s equaliser. Anna Patten — 8/10Villa’s highest-rated starting centre-back […]
Aston Villa Women’s wait for their first Women’s Super League victory of the season continues after Crystal Palace fought back to draw 1-1 at Villa Park. Noëlle Maritz broke the deadlock after a goalless first half, but Abbie Larkin equalised in the 74th minute, as recorded in the Guardian’s live coverage. Brian Sørensen’s first league […]
Lucia Kendall starts for Aston Villa Women against Crystal Palace, while midweek goalscorer Lily Murphy takes a place among the substitutes. Brian Sørensen’s team host Palace at Villa Park, with kick-off at 2pm BST. Kendall returns to the starting side after her late double secured Villa’s 3-1 cup victory over Newcastle on Wednesday. Murphy opened […]
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, […]
