ASTON VILLA NEWS

Jaden Philogene - Out Saturday Philogene (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolves, Aston Villa announced.

Impact Philogene won't be an option for Saturday's match due to injury. It's not clear what the injury is for Philogene, but it's certainly disappointing, as this would have been a key part of the season for depth options to get minutes. Philogene has made just two appearances in the Premier League.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Good to go Saturday Watkins is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Wolves, according to manager Unai Emery. "He is, of course, sometimes stopping because you have to protect the players....

Impact Watkins came off after 62 minutes in the Champions League, though that had more to do with the fact that the match was comfortable. With no reason to risk Watkins he was brought off for the in-form Jhon Duran. It seems Watkins could be fit to continue ramping up his minutes against Wolves, though it's doubtful he can go the full 90.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa mourns a club great and wins on its return to Europe's top tier after 41 years

Aston Villa has returned to top-tier European competition after 41 years away with a 3-0 win over Swiss club Young Boys

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins leaves Champions League game with apparent ankle injury

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been substituted off in the 60th minute with what seemed to be an ankle injury during his team’s 3-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions Leag...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Watch Young Boys vs. Aston Villa: UEFA Champions League free live stream Aston Villa takes on BSC Young Boys on Tuesday, Sept. 17 to open UEFA Champions League play.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Lucas Digne - Productive in Tuesday's win Digne had seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 3-0 win over BSC Young Boys.

Impact Digne made a nice impact in the Champions League opener as he created multiple chances, took five of his side's six corner kicks and recorded seven crosses. He also won one tackle and made one clearance on the defensive end but was not credited with the clean sheet since he was subbed off in the 88th minute for Ross Barkley.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Assists in Tuesday's win McGinn assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win against BSC Young Boys.

Impact McGinn made his Champions League debut Tuesday and did not wait to make the most of it. He set up Youri Tielemans' opening goal in the 27th minute, marking his first goal contribution of the campaign. He also put in nice work defensively in the clean sheet as he won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Assists in UCL debut Watkins assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against BSC Young Boys.

Impact Watkins made his first career Champions League appearance Tuesday and marked the occasion with an assist on Jacob Ramsey's goal in the 38th minute. It came on one of the three chances he created in the match. He also took a team-high four shots but failed to put one on target. He was subbed off in the 60th minute for Jhon Duran.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Onana - Scores in Tuesday's UCL win Onana scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win against BSC Young Boys.

Impact Onana continued his hot start to the season with an outside-the-box goal in the 86th minute assisted by Youri Tielemans, a goal which took the commanding 3-0 lead. It marked his third goal in five matches this season. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he attempted two tackles and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Ramsey - Scores in UCL win Ramsey scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 win against BSC Young Boys.

Impact Ramsey made his Champions League debut Tuesday and marked the occasion with his first goal of the season. It came on a close-range strike in the 38th minute, set up by Ollie Watkins. He finished the match with a team-high three shots on target and three chances created on the attack. He also helped his team keep a clean sheet as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Tielemans - Goal and assist Tuesday Tielemans scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win versus BSC Young Boys.

Impact Tielemans had a strong start to his Champions League campaign, scoring the opener in the 27th minute off a John McGinn assist, then assisting Amadou Onana's goal in the 86th minute. On the defensive end of the pitch he attempted two tackles, intercepted one pass and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 87th minute for Ian Maatsen.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Keeps clean sheet Tuesday Martinez recorded five saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over BSC Young Boys.

Impact Martinez made his Champions League debut Tuesday and marked the occasion with a clean sheet. He made five saves versus Young Boys, more than he's made in any Premier League match this season. After two more domestic matches, Martinez and Villa return to Europe with a difficult fixture versus Bayern Munich on Oct. 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - On bench to face Young Boys Bailey (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Young Boys.

Impact Bailey was questionable heading into Tuesday and appears to have passed his fitness test, as he has been included on the team sheet. The attacker will look to get time to test his legs against Young Boys before likely returning to the starting Xi in their next match, as he did start in all three matches to begin the season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Earns big role Rogers has played the full 90 in each of the opening four Premier League matches.

Impact Rogers played a decent role with fit in his first half-season back from loan, but he has now exploded into the first team. While he's yet to get on the scoresheet he's played every single minute of the Premier League and been a dangerous through centrally. Rogers should continue in a large role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Kamara - Nearing return Kamara (knee) is a few weeks from a return to the squad, according to manager Unai Emery. "Kamara I think in a few weeks will be available to be in the squad and start playing as w...

Impact Kamara is coming back from a knee issue, but made it back in training earlier in the week. He's been ruled out for a Tuesday trip to Young Boys, as well as a Saturday clash with Wolves. That said he could be back by the end of September, potentially targeting a return against Ipswich Town.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Mings - Still out Mings (knee) remains a few weeks away from a full return, according to manager Unai Emery.

Impact Mings has been working back from a knee injury but isn't quite ready for major minutes. The defender is still a few weeks from a full return. Mings could be back in the matchday squad before the end of Setpember, living Pau Torres in a larger role until then.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Could play Tuesday Bailey (hamstring) could play during Tuesday's trip to Young Boys, according to manager Unai Emery. "He is in the squad, we will train now and hopefully he will feel good and we'll...

Impact Bailey is back in the squad for Tuesday's clash, though it's not clear yet what role he will take. When fit the winger is an exciting part of the attack who can pop in for goals or as a creative option. As he continues his recovery it's likely he's only set for a smaller role at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Digne - Provides assist in win Digne assisted once to go with eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Everton.

Impact Digne notched his second assist of the season as he delivered a cross that found Ollie Watkins alone in the box. The left-back has been active this season, registering 20 crosses in the first four games.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Provides assist in win Barkley assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Everton.

Impact Barkley notched his first assist as a member of Aston Villa as he passed the ball to Jhon Duran, who then scored from long-range. The midfielder set a season-high in minutes as he played 45 minutes after coming off the bench at half-time.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Concedes twice in win Martinez had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Martinez was beaten twice in the contest while failing to make a save. Both goals occurred early in the contest as the goalkeeper didn't face much pressure in the remainder of the contest. Next in the Premier League, he'll face off against Wolves, a team that has only scored four goals this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Duran - Scores winning goal off bench Jhon Duran scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Everton.

Impact Duran notched his third goal of the season as he scored a beautiful goal from long-range that gave Aston Villa the lead in the second half. The forward has scored three out of the club's seven goals this season despite not being in the starting XI once.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Scores twice in win Watkins scored two goals to go with six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Everton.

Impact Watkins notched his first two goals of the season, scoring once in each half as he was pivotal in Aston Villa's comeback. Both of his goals occurred from short-range, one with a header and the second with a well-placed finish after a defensive error. Additionally, he set a new season-high with six shots taken.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Jordan Pickford didn't even smell it!' | Jhon Duran's screamer from all angles All the best angles of Jhon Durans stunning winner for Aston Villa as they defeated Everton 3-2 at Villa Park.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • SKY.COM