Leon Goretzka has been backed to take João Gomes’ place in Aston Villa’s strongest midfield, with Dan Bardell favouring the German alongside Boubacar Kamara when everyone is fit. The summer signing is still waiting to make his competitive Villa debut following his return to continue injury rehabilitation. However, Bardell believes his eventual availability could reshape […]
Aston Villa teammates Johan Manzambi and John McGinn experienced contrasting evenings as Switzerland swept aside ten-man Scotland 3-0 at Hampden Park. Manzambi started for the visitors, while McGinn completed a difficult match after Jack Hendry’s early dismissal left Scotland facing an uphill battle. The anticipated meeting between Villa’s midfielders turned sharply in Switzerland’s favour inside […]
Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelöf has earned praise for his leadership after helping Sweden beat Matty Cash’s Poland, with one Swedish assessment describing him as the team’s “heart”. The centre-back supplied an assist in Monday’s 3-1 Nations League victory, but the reaction also highlighted his influence when Sweden came under pressure. Victor Lindelof praised for […]
Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has taken another step forward after his injury concern, with Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu handing him the second half of Monday’s victory over Venezuela. Suzuki replaced Leo Brian Kokubo at the interval in Hiroshima, completing the remainder of Japan’s 2-1 win. The Japan Football Association’s official match record confirms the […]
Aston Villa target Gianluca Prestianni reportedly leads Portugal’s top flight in three attacking measures, with Benfica working to secure the winger’s future. According to Sport Witness, relaying Correio da Manhã’s assessment, the 20-year-old leads the league for shots, successful dribbles and fouls won. The report credits him with 21 completed dribbles and 21 fouls drawn, […]
Aston Villa have turned modest transfer fees into promotion, European silverware and enormous sales. Picking their best bargain means deciding how much each of those achievements matters. Morgan Rogers has an extraordinary financial case. Gareth Barry offers longevity. John McGinn helped Villa climb from the Championship to lifting a European trophy. Our Aston Villa bargain […]
Matteo Ruggeri has earned praise in Spain, with AS suggesting his Tottenham performance could prompt an Aston Villa selection rethink when Unai Emery has his full squad available. The assessment follows another milestone for the 24-year-old, who made his senior Italy debut in Monday’s 4–1 victory over Turkey. Roberto Mancini started the defender after initially […]
Brian Sørensen’s first Aston Villa Women team selection comes just over 24 hours after the club confirmed Natalia Arroyo’s departure. Newcastle United Women visit Keys Park on Wednesday in the Subway Players Cup. Villa won their opening match in the competition at Nottingham Forest, but Sunday’s 4–0 league defeat at Tottenham has left Sørensen with […]
Aston Villa’s Friday friendly at Sevilla is more than a return to familiar surroundings for Unai Emery. It is a chance to answer selection questions before the Premier League resumes. Villa will compete for the Antonio Puerta Trophy at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán during the international break. With players away on national-team duty and others working […]
Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall has been named in England’s squad for next month’s Women’s World Cup play-off against Greece. Kendall is among the midfielders on UEFA’s squad list for the first leg. Sarina Wiegman’s side travel to Greece on Friday 9 October before hosting the return match on Tuesday 13 October. The selection keeps […]
Aston Villa have agreed to revisit the cost of their video membership after supporters challenged the £30 annual charge. The Aston Villa Fan Advisory Board raised the issue at its meeting with the club. Villa explained that match streams run through its digital membership programme, with a standard annual price of £30 and a 50 […]
Brian Sørensen has little time to settle into the Aston Villa Women dugout. His first match in temporary charge comes against Newcastle United Women on Wednesday night. Villa confirmed Natalia Arroyo’s departure after a winless start to the Women’s Super League season. Sørensen, already part of the club’s women’s setup as technical adviser, will lead […]
