ASTON VILLA NEWS

Ian Maatsen - Assists from cross Maatsen assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Maatsen's pinpoint cross setup Aston Villa's second and decisive goal Saturday as they earned three points in a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. The left full-back added three tackles (one won), one interception and two clearances to the team's defensive effort. Maatsen has been a rotational member of the Villa squad this season, having assisted twice over his 23 Premier League appearances (five starts).

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Tielemans - Key assist in victory Tielemans assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Tielemans clipped an accurate ball over the top in the first half Saturday to setup the first Aston Villa goal in their 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. Over his 90 minutes of play, the midfielder added two tackles (one won), one clearance and one block to the team's defensive effort. The assist broke a goal-contribution drought for Tielemans who had not scored or assisted in the eight fixtures preceding Saturday's matchup. Tielemans has started in each of VIlla's 31 Premier League matches this season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Opens scoring in victory Rogers scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Rogers opened the scoring with a first half goal Saturday as Aston VIlla would kick-on to earn a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. The goal marked the continuation of a strong run of form for the attacker who has scored once and supplied three assists over his last five appearances (five starts). Rogers has set a new single-season best mark with 14 goal contributions (eight goals, six assists) over 30 appearances (30 starts) during the 2024/20235 Premier League campaign.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Two saves in victory Martinez made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Martinez turned aside two of three Nottingham Forest shots on target Saturday to help lift the Villans to a 2-1 victory. Over his last five appearances (five starts), the World Cup winner has turned aside 10 shots and made three clearances while conceding just two goals and recording three clean sheets. Martinez is likely to face relegated Southampton at St. Mary's Park when Villa return to Premier League action Saturday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lamare Bogarde - Signs new contract Bogarde has signed a new contract with Aston Villa, according to his club.

Impact Bogarde is sticking round Villa for the time being after he inked a new contract. The club didn't disclose how long the contract will stand for, although this is positive for the defender as he entered the final 12 months of his old contract. He has appeared eight times in league play and four times in UCL play this season, only expected to see more time after the extension.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Still sidelined Barkley (calf) is out for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Barkley is set to serve yet another match on the sidelines after being left out Saturday. He was a possibility, so a return is likely near. That said, Wednesday's match against PSG likely isn't out of the picture.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Out Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Bailey is still not an option, as the attacker will sit out a third straight match due to an undisclosed injury. This may be a precautionary move as they move into UCL action, with the club facing PSG on Wednesday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Possibility for Sunday Barkley (calf) is questionable for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Unai Emery. "Ross is working with the team this week. We can feel happy because...

Impact Barkley could be on the mend this week, as the midfielder appears to be close to shaking off his injury after around three months out. This leaves him questionable, likely needing to pass some testing to be considered fit. He will probably see a spot on the bench if fit, not seeing a major role to start after an extended absence.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Late call to face Nottingham Bailey (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Unai Emery. '"Leon is getting better but we'll check this afternoon how he'...

Impact Bailey is still battling his injuries and will not be a late call for Saturday. The attacker is expected to be tested ahead of the match, with that likely deciding if he can play or not. He has bagged one goal and two assists in 23 appearances (14 starts) this season, starting in three of his past four outings, so he will hope to be an option again soon.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Torres - Stellar in win Torres recorded two tackles (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Torres had an upstanding performance in his first match PL start in 2025, making eight clearances to take the win while maintaining the clean sheet against Brighton.. He is also just returning from a long term injury, picking up from where he left off during the 2024 year.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Tielemans - Makes three clearances Tielemans had three tackles (one won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Tielemans was able to make three tackles and three clearances during the win against the Seagulls on Wednesday. He has been an iron man for Aston Villa, appearing and starting in all 30 PL matches this season, recording two goals and four assists while averaging about 3.5 crosses and 2.3 tackles per contest.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Kamara - Wins all three tackles Kamara generated three tackles (three won) and four clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Brighton.

Impact Kamara got his first start since Feb 15, winning all three tackles attempted. He is also just returning from injury, having started one of the to PL games played since.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Ramsey - Logs in four tackles Ramsey recorded four tackles (two won) and one clearance in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Ramsey was able to make four tackles against Brighton in 65 minutes of play Wednesday. This comes after starting his fourth PL game in a row, totaling an assist while logging in five tackles and three crosses (one accurate) in that span.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Digne - Makes five tackles Digne registered three crosses (one accurate), five tackles (three won) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Brighton.

Impact Digne had a solid match Wednesday, tying his season high for tackles while helping keep the clean sheet against Brighton. On the attacking end, he is averaging about 4.6 crosses per game, after logging in 20 (five accurate) in the last six PL appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Quiet in win McGinn registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Brighton.

Impact McGinn did not full up the stat sheet much, recording just a shot with one chance created against the Seagulls. He has, however, earned his seventh straight league start in a row, recording 11 tackles, eight clearances and seven interceptions in that span.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ezri Konsa - Makes three clearances Konsa registered three clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Brighton.

Impact Konsa helped maintain the clean sheet Wednesday with three clearances and one tackle won during the win. Since his return from injury, the defender has started all four PL games played, collecting 12 clearances with three interceptions and three blocks and helping keep two clean sheets in that span.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Brace of assists Rogers assisted twice to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Rogers recorded his second brace of assist this season to put hm at six on the season, along with his seven goals. This is a career best for the midfielder, already surpassing his goal total while tying his assists for a single season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Scores vs Brighton Malen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Brighton.

Impact Malen scored his first goal for Aston Villa during the three scoring showdown against Brighton. He's been used just as a sub for the side with a start in seven PL appearances since joining from Borussia Dortmund, collecting five tackles and three crosses (zero accurate).

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Rashford - Scores in start Rashford scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Brighton.

Impact Rashford was able to get the opportunity to start Wednesday, scoring his first goal for Aston Villa in the win. He had come off the bench the previous three league games, collecting two starts in six appearances with a goal and two assists since his loan move from the Red Devils.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Scores goal, assists in win Asensio scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Asensio did not start the match, however was able to score and assist in just 25 minutes to get Aston Villa the win Wednesday. Since joining the team, he's started twice in five appearances, scoring three goals with one assist for an average of about 1.1 goals scored per 90 minutes of play.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Secures clean sheet Martinez recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Martinez was back in PL action Wednesday, making four saves while securing a clean sheet against Brighton. This is just his fourth clean sheet of the season, allowing 41 goals with 77 assists in 29 league appearances. The keeper will face off with Nottingham on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests. Martinez had allowed two goals with four saves against the opponent during the last outing on Dec 14.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Trains with group Barkley (calf) is training with the group and appears to be fit for Wednesday's match against Brighton, according to manager Unai Emery. "At the beginning, Barkley, he was training...

Impact Barkley looks to be on the brink of his return, as he was in training Monday ahead of the contest. That said, he will likely be a late call for the midweek contest, needing to pass a fitness test to be an option. This could be a major return, as he last played Jan. 10, although a bench spot should only be expected to begin in his return.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Takes hard kick, doubtful Wednesday Bailey is questionable for Wednesday's match against Brighton due to a kick to the leg, according to manager Unai Emery. "Leon, still, with a hard hick, and I think he is not going...

Impact Bailey looks likely to miss out Wednesday, as he is doubtful after dealing with a kick to the leg the past few days. He didn't train Monday, meaning he is more than likely going to be left out, probably only seeing a bench spot even if he is fit. He already missed out on their FA Cup match Sunday, so this could make it two straight games missed.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Available in FA Cup Watkins (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's FA Cup clash against Preston North End.

Impact Watkins is good to go after dealing with a minor knee injury suffered in Villa's Champions League win over Club Brugge on March 12th. The forward begins Sunday's match from the bench, but is available if called upon.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Not listed as injured Watkins (knee) should be available for Sunday's trip to Preston, per manager Unai Emery. "I think the only player not available, ruled out for tomorrow, is Barkley,"

Impact Watkins suffered a minor issue before the international break but is expected to be fit for the FA Cup clash. The striker is absolutely crucial to everything going forward for Villa and should lead the line without missing any matches due to the international break.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE