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Zion Suzuki - Makes bench against Venezuela Suzuki (ribs) is among the Japan substitutes for Monday's Kirin Challenge Cup clash against Venezuela, according to the national team.

Impact Suzuki had been kept on an individual program after carrying a rib injury into camp from Aston Villa, so his place on the bench suggests the issue is manageable and he is at least fit enough to be an option. His status for the rest of the international window will depend on how he responds, with Japan having little reason to risk him in a friendly.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Settling into starting role Wan-Bissaka has started in Aston Villa's last three matches between the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Impact Wan-Bissaka joined Villa late in the transfer window but hasn't needed much time to adjust to life at Villa Park. In those three starts, a span in which Villa have posted a W2, L1 record, Wan-Bissaka has notched 80 passes, 10 tackles, six interceptions and 11 clearances while also creating two chances and sending five crosses. His ability to impact both ends of the pitch should keep him as the starter on the right side of Villa's defense for now.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

George Hemmings - Out of XI for first time Hemmings was dropped to the bench for the first time this season as Johan Manzambi was inserted into the starting XI against Tottenham.

Impact Hemmings had started every game for Villa this season but dropped to the bench at Tottenham, where Johan Manzambi made his full debut after being eased back from injury through substitute appearances. Manzambi answered with a goal and an assist in Villa's first league win of the season, while Hemmings came on for a late cameo. Seven starts across all competitions have brought him just one assist, and with Manzambi now in possession of the shirt, he could be looking at limited opportunities from here on.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Harwood-Bellis - Unused substitute against Tottenham Taylor Harwood-Bellis has yet to start a Premier League fixture for Aston Villa, even after Unai Emery publicly stated that "his time is coming" following the injury to Pau Torres.

Impact Harwood-Bellis is still waiting on his first Premier League appearance for Villa even though the door has opened slightly for him. The summer arrival from Southampton was left out of the club's Champions League squad and had not been involved at all before Pau Torres was injured, after which coach Unai Emery said the defender's time was coming. He was handed his first start in the Carabao Cup tie at Coventry and saw out the full 90 minutes, but Tyrone Mings was preferred for the league game that followed and the centre back sat out the whole match as an unused substitute. He could work his way into the side while Torres is unavailable, though Emery has stuck with the players he knows so far.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zion Suzuki - Trains separately with rib injury Suzuki is certain to miss Thursday's friendly against Uruguay after a rib injury sustained on club duty kept him on an individual program on Tuesday and Wednesday, Tokyo Sports rep...

Impact Zion Suzuki has been kept out of Japan's group training sessions for two days after carrying a rib injury into camp from Aston Villa, making him almost certain to miss Thursday's friendly against Uruguay. His involvement in individual work suggests a manageable issue rather than a major setback, and Japan have little reason to risk him in a friendly while he recovers. With no firm return timeline established, his progression back into full goalkeeping work will determine whether he can feature later in the international window.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Limited to one start so far Ruggeri has made just one start so far in the 2026/27 Premier League season.

Impact The Italian defender joined Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid in August but had been limited to just two league appearances and 23 minutes before starting and playing the full 90 minutes against Tottenham in the final match before the break. Ruggeri is expected to fill the void left by Lucas Digne, who joined PSG, and he's likely to remain Villa's No. 1 option at left-back for as long as Ian Maatsen (ankle) remains out.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lamare Bogarde - Minimal role so far Bogarde has been limited to just two appearances off the bench between the Premier League and the Champions League so far in the 2026/27 season.

Impact Bogarde logged 16 minutes off the bench in the EPL opener against Brighton on Aug. 23 and played 22 minutes in the 3-2 win over Brugge in the UCL on Sept. 8. He's been an unused sub in the other four league matches for Villa, and he's likely to continue playing a secondary role for the time being. He's a depth option at several defensive positions but is unlikely to get a big chunk of playing time anytime soon.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Modou Keba Cisse - Out until after international break Cisse (undisclosed) is dealing with a knock and will be out until after the September international break, according to coach Unai Emery.

Impact Cisse made 26 appearances with LASK last season, scoring two goals and adding three assists in the Austrian Bundesliga, before officially joining Aston Villa this summer. This early setback is a notable one to monitor as the 19 year old defender continues working to break into contention under coach Unai Emery.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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John McGinn - Assists in Saturday's win McGinn assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact McGinn recorded another assist Saturday as he set up Emiliano Buendia's outside-the-box strike in the 79th minute. It was one of three chances he created in the match and he also recorded two crosses -- his fewest in a match this season -- and one corner. He was subbed off in the 84th minute for Ross Barkley.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Kamara - Assists opener Saturday Kamara assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Kamara set up the opening goal of Saturday's match as he assisted Johan Manzambi's strike just before halftime. It was the only chance he created in the match and it marked his fourth straight contest with one chance created. He also won two tackles and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 84th minute for Ibrahim Mbaye.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Buendia - Scores in Saturday's win Buendia scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Buendia scored an excellent goal Saturday, an outside-the-box strike into the top corner in the 79th minute assisted by John McGinn. That goal took the 3-0 lead, which turned out to be very important after Spurs' late surge. It marked Buendia's first goal in the Premier League this season and he also created a season-high three chances in the victory.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Jackson - Scores versus Spurs Jackson scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was g...

Impact Jackson scored his second goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 67th minute assisted by Johan Manzambi. It was one of a season-high six shots he took in the match, also marking his second match this season with multiple shots on target. He was replaced in the 88th minute by Tammy Abraham.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Suzuki - Concedes two late goals Saturday Suzuki recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Suzuki was well on his way to a clean sheet Saturday, but a pair of Spurs goals after the 86th minute took that away. It marked the third straight match he conceded two goals, and also the third straight match with five saves. Next up is a difficult match versus Brentford on Oct. 10, a side which has scored 10 goals through five matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Manzambi - Goal and assist in full debut Manzambi scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Manzambi made his first start for Villa away at Tottenham after an injury delayed his start to the campaign, marking the milestone with both a goal and an assist. The Switzerland international came into the starting XI at the expense of George Hemmings and provided Villa with a lethal threat on the counter alongside Nicolas Jackson, as the duo's blistering pace exploited Tottenham's defense whenever the hosts were exposed. He consistently drifted into dangerous areas, registering three additional shots, carving out another clear-cut chance for Jackson, and winning two fouls, while also prevailing in four of his seven duels before being replaced by Hemmings in the 72nd minute. It was an impressive full debut that should lock down his spot in the starting lineup so long as he remains fit.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes - Makes starting XI Gomes (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.

Impact Gomes made his return to the starting lineup after serving his three-match suspension and recovering from the calf discomfort that had kept him out of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie, with coach Unai Emery satisfied he was close enough to 100 percent to hand him an immediate starting role. The midfielder had been absent since being sent off against Brighton on the opening day, and his return gives manager Emery another option in central midfield alongside Boubacar Kamara and Ross Barkley.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Returns to bench Cash (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.

Impact Cash recovered sufficiently from the issue that had emerged during the warm-up at Coventry, earning a spot in the squad after missing the previous two matches and being named on the bench for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie without featuring. Coach Unai Emery confirmed he was more or less with the group but wanted to be sure he was fully ready before committing to his involvement from the start, opting for a bench role rather than immediately reinstating him in the back line.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Joao Gomes - Set to return against Tottenham Gomes is set to return to Aston Villa's squad for Saturday's match against Tottenham after recovering from a calf injury and completing his three-match suspension, according to coa...

Impact Gomes is expected to return to the squad after missing Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie with calf discomfort, with his suspension also having kept him out of Villa's previous three Premier League matches. Manager Unai Emery will still make final checks on his fitness before kickoff, but the midfielder appears on course to be available for his first league appearance since being sent off against Brighton on the opening day. His return gives Emery another option in central midfield, with Boubacar Kamara and Ross Barkley also competing for minutes.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Should play against Tottenham Cash should be available for Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to coach Unai Emery.

Impact Cash should be ready to return to the starting XI after missing the previous two matches before being named on the bench for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie at Coventry, where he did not feature. He had experienced an issue during the warm-up at Coventry, but manager Unai Emery's latest update indicates that the right-back has recovered sufficiently to feature.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Bizot - Out against Tottenham Bizot will miss Saturday's match against Tottenham due to a back problem, according to coach Unai Emery. "Marco is out."

Impact Bizot is sidelined after being replaced at halftime of Wednesday's Carabao Cup win over Coventry City with a back issue. The goalkeeper had only recently been competing for opportunities behind Zion Suzuki, who has been manager Unai Emery's preferred option in the Premier League and Champions League. His absence therefore mainly affects Villa's depth in goal, though a longer spell out would leave Emery with fewer options behind Suzuki. Further updates should clarify the severity of the injury and Bizot's potential return timeline.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Tammy Abraham - Scores twice in cup win Abraham scored twice Wednesday as Aston Villa advanced to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a win over Coventry.

Impact Abraham finally found his way after a series of underwhelming appearances, showing his finishing talent inside the box during the cup clash. The brace opened the striker's scoring tally in the 2026/27 campaign, although he has yet to make a significant impact in Premier League action. If he can build on this performance, he could push for a larger role in Villa's forward rotation, threatening Nicolas Jackson's place in the initial lineup.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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