Villa Players
In-depth coverage of Aston Villa players — from the current squad to the legends of the past. Profiles, analysis, transfer updates and opinion on the players who have worn the claret and blue, from a supporter perspective
Aston Villa Season Start Compromised by Further Injuries
Villa Not in Ideal Shape Ahead of Season OpenerIt's been a rough old summer in terms of Aston Villa's injury list. Wednesday night's Super Cup claimed its latest two victims. Brian Madjo picked up a knock in the very match he'd spent seven months waiting to play in. João Gomes, barely a month into his Villa career, and a rare expected first XI starter...
Manzambi Out as Villa Face Several Super Cup Player Concerns
Johan Manzambi Injury and Super Cup ConcernsAston Villa will be without club-record signing Johan Manzambi for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, and he may not be the only key absentee by the time the game is played in Salzburg on 12 August.Johan Manzambi is continuing his recovery from a knee injury picked up playing for Switzerland at this summer's World Cup....
The Player Aston Villa Were Scouting That Bizarrely Led to Signing Jhon Durán
How Jhon Durán was SignedIn the last January transfer window, Aston Villa got their $18 million (plus $4m add-ons) deal for striker Jhon Durán...
Kamara Injury Raises Questions for Emery but Should he be Concerned?
Life After the Boubacar Kamara InjuryAs the realisation sinks in that Aston Villa will be without Boubacar Kamara for potentially at least a month,...
Aston Villa’s Two Proverbial ‘New Signings’ Close to Returning to Matchday Squad
Bertie's BackAston Villa supporters this week would have seen the image of a freshly trimmed Bertrand Traoré training at Bodymoor Heath. The winger, on...
The Aston Villa Half-Term Report – First Half of Season Ratings
The Aston Villa Half-Term ReportBy Rob CarterAs we firmly move into the second half of the 2022/23 season, it's time to assess Aston Villa's...
Questions of Aston Villa’s Third Left-Back in 12 Months
Five Questions about Álex MorenoWhen Álex Moreno became Unai Emery's first Aston Villa signing, nobody really imagined that another left-back was on the cards....
Philippe Coutinho Speaks Out About Transfer Rumours
Philippe Coutinho Dismisses Own Transfer RumoursOver the Christmas period there had been several mischievous transfer rumours linking Philippe Coutinho to a move back to...
Aston Villa Midfielder Proves His Commitment by Signing New Long-term Deal
Douglas Luiz Signs New Aston Villa DealAston Villa have announced that Douglas Luiz has signed a new long-term for the club, having reportedly previously...
Serious Concern Over Diego Carlos Injury for Aston Villa
Diego Carlos Injury SituationThere's growing concern that the injury centre-back Diego Carlos suffered in Aston Villa's 2-1 win against Everton at Villa Park -...
Where Does Tyrone Mings Stand After Being Dethroned as Aston Villa Captain?
Tyrone Mings' Current PredicamentIt's going to be a big season for Aston Villa's previous captain, Tyrone Mings, after Steven Gerrard decided that he preferred...
O Captain! My Captain! Who Will Captain Aston Villa This Season?
Aston Villa Captain Options for Steven GerrardWith Aston Villa getting the core of their transfer business done early, the main thrust of the preseason...
Steven Gerrard Lays Out Leon Bailey’s Path to the First Eleven, as he Seeks Attacking Formula
Will the Real Leon Bailey Please Stand UpThere are two versions of Leon Bailey that Aston Villa supporters have seen so far. There's the...
The Nonsense Surrounding This Summer’s Most Boring Aston Villa Transfer Saga
Stating the Villa Obvious on the Carney Chukwuemeka SituationLets start with two facts...Despite what certain headlines suggest no team will buy Carney Chukwuemeka...