Boubacar Kamara - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes six tackles in victory Kamara recorded six tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Manchester City.

Impact Kamara played the full 90 minutes and had the joint-most defensive contributions (16) of all the players. He made six tackles, four clearances, two interceptions and four recoveries. The Frenchman's defensive volume contributed significantly to Aston Villa's win against Manchester City. Nevertheless, considering his role in the deep midfield, Kamara was restricted when it came to contributions in the final third.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensive display in 1-0 win Kamara had five tackles (three won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Newcastle United.

Impact Kamara made it five Premier League games out of seven where he has played a full 90 minutes. He was busy defensively, winning three of his five tackles. He did concede four fouls, but also drew four fouls on the other side. The midfielder as made three clearances, two blocks and one interception.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in 6-0 win Kamara assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 6-0 win over Fenerbahce.

Impact Kamara was at the heart of Villa's dominance in the 6-0 win over Fenerbahce, and his ball winning in the Fenerbahce half led to Villa's second goal when he found Nicolas Jackson for the first of the striker's two goals. The defensive midfielder now has two assists in his last three matches and has created one chance in each of his last four games along with two shots over that stretch, so he is offering a little more going forward than his role usually allows. He was taken off in the 73rd minute with the job done.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers solid midfield display Kamara generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Brentford.

Impact Kamara played the full match in central midfield and nearly scored a late winner, sending a powerful effort just over the crossbar following a cutback from Alysson. The midfielder has contributed one assist, five chances created, 10 tackles and 12 clearances across six Premier League appearances this season. His defensive reliability and ability to support attacking moves make him an important presence in Villa's midfield.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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

Three tackles in defeat Kamara generated three tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.

Impact Kamara won two of his three tackle attempts and made one clearance across 90 minutes, screening Villa's back four effectively and helping limit Forest's transition opportunities through the center of the park. He provided the defensive foundation that allowed John McGinn to take set pieces and push forward throughout the match, although it ended the wrong way for the former OM player. Kamara has started all four of Villa's Premier League fixtures this season, contributing three chances created, seven tackles and seven clearances.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent in midfield role Kamara registered one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Hull City.

Impact Kamara contributes less in attack than anyone else in the Villa side, though he went about the midfield job well enough with 88 accurate passes and a chance created. He also added an interception, two clearances, one tackle won and six recoveries. The Frenchman appears untouchable in Emery's engine room after completing the full 90 in all three games so far, with four tackles (won all of four), two interceptions, six clearances, a block and 12 recoveries across that spell.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite heavy defeat Kamara recorded two tackles (one won), one clearance and one interception in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Brighton.

Impact Kamara registered two tackles (one won), one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Brighton. The midfielder remained active defensively despite his side struggling throughout the contest, providing his usual presence in front of the backline. Kamara's ability to break up play and recover possession remains an important part of his role in midfield. After being limited to just 18 Premier League appearances last season due to injuries, his side will need Kamara to stay fit and available as he remains a key presence in midfield.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return to action Kamara (knee) made his long-awaited return to action and scored in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Pathum United, the club posted.

Impact Kamara's recovery from the knee injury that has kept him out since January reached a big milestone with his long-awaited return, and scoring on the occasion only adds to the positive feeling around his comeback. The next phase is building his fitness and getting back to full match sharpness before the season starts, which Villa will be keen to manage carefully given how much they are set to rely on him, especially with Youri Tielemans having left the club. Provided he continues progressing without setbacks, he looks set to line up alongside Joao Gomes in central midfield once he is fully up to speed.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted training Friday Kamara (knee) was spotted training Friday and could be an option for Saturday's friendly against an Indonesian XI, the club posted.

Impact Kamara had been sidelined since January following knee surgery and missed the earlier preseason friendly against Walsall as a precaution, so his return to training marks a positive step toward a potential preseason debut. He now faces competition for minutes from new signings Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi, and his continued progress will be closely watched as he looks to regain a starting role heading into the new 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Missing first friendly Kamara (knee) is out for Tuesday's friendly against Walsall.

Impact Kamara has returned to Villa for pre-season testing, but will miss out on friendly play as they start the pre-season, still not fit enough to play. This comes as no surprise after knee surgery has left him out since January, not wanting to risk an early return after the long road of recovery. A return should still be coming soon, and he is more than likely to be fit for the start of the campaign if no setbacks occur. He will then need to hold his starting minutes and fend off new signings Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi as they search for time on the field.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for preseason testing Kamara (knee) took part in indoor gym work and testing as Aston Villa began preseason on Monday, the club posted.

Impact Kamara had been targeting a return to fitness in time for preseason as he continued his rehabilitation from knee surgery, and this indoor session marks his first activity with the squad. The midfielder was ruled out of the World Cup earlier this summer, but his involvement on the opening day of preseason suggests his recovery is tracking well. He is hoping to feature in the club's upcoming friendly matches as he builds toward full training. Kamara is expected to be gradually reintegrated as Villa continue to monitor his progress.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting pre-season return Kamara (knee) is targeting a return to fitness for the start of pre-season and is hoping to feature in the club's friendly matches, according to Jacob Tanswell of TheAthletic.

Impact Kamara has been working at Bodymoor Heath throughout his rehabilitation from knee surgery, with Aston Villa continuing to monitor his condition on a daily basis. The 26-year-old's progress is an encouraging development after he was ruled out of the World Cup earlier this summer, and his target of being available for pre-season friendlies suggests the recovery is tracking ahead of the new season. A successful return during the friendly period would give Villa valuable time to reintegrate one of their most important midfield figures before the competitive campaign gets underway.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reveals timeline after surgery Kamara is one-third of the way through his rehab following knee surgery, he recently posted on Instagram, pointing to a return near July.

Impact This is the biggest update the public has received on Kamara, as Aston Villa never confirmed the specifics of the knee injury. He underwent surgery and it only looks to be a six-month timeline, meaning it wasn't a full ACL tear, or at least that's the assumption. The unfortunate thing is that Kamara seems almost guaranteed to miss the World Cup with it being less than three months away from this update.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Unlikely rest of season Kamara is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, according to manager Unai Emery. "Kamara is a long time, I think he's not going to play this season."

Impact Kamara's exact knee injury hasn't been revealed, but Emery wasn't too hopeful on a return this season. It puts doubts over Kamara's possible involvement with France in the World Cup, a massive blow given he's arguably in the peak of his career. Since joining Villa, he's struggled with injuries and this one will keep him at less than 1,500 minutes played in the league, having surpassed that number in the prior three campaigns, albeit still below 1,800 in each of them.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Could miss rest of season Kamara (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the season due to an injury, according to Jacob Tanswell from The Athletic.

Impact Kamara suffered a significant knee injury in the opening minutes of Aston Villa's win against Tottenham in the FA Cup and could be set to miss the rest of the season while recovering. The club previously stated he was expected to miss two to three weeks, but reports suggest the injury is more serious, with fears that the former Marseille player could be sidelined for a significant length of time. Lamare Bogarde and Amadou Onana (hamstring) are expected to take on greater roles in midfield while Kamara is sidelined.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Absence confirmed Kamara (knee) is out for the next few weeks as he recovers from injury, according to manager Unai Emery. "Kamara, of course, is out," said the Villa boss. "It's his knee. We're che...

Impact Kamara was already thought to be out for the next few weeks after a knee injury, and that has been confirmed by his manager, an unfortunate turn for the club. The good news is he has avoided a serious issue as first feared, going from months out to only a few weeks. They will hope for his availability come the first few weeks of February, a regular starter when fit.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set for two to three months out Kamara (knee) has avoided a serious injury and is set to miss two to three weeks, according to Matt Maher of Express and Star.

Impact Kamara was set for scans following an injury in the FA Cup play, and a result has been determined, as the midfielder was dealt a knee injury that will keep him out for around three weeks. Even though he will miss time, this is a relief, as he has avoided a serious injury. He will look to return in February, with Lamare Bogarde as a possible replacement until Amadou Onana (hamstring) or Kamra return.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set for scans Kamara is set to undergo scans on his knee, according to Matt Maher of Express and Star.

Impact Kamara had to leave the field less than 10 minutes into Saturday's match and will now hope to avoid the sidelines, with the defender set to undergo scans on his knee. This will be a major concern for the club and something it will monitor closely, potentially losing a starter if his injury is deemed more than minor. They are already without Amadou Onana for the rest of the month and could lose another defensive midfielder option if Kamara misses time, likely leaving Youri Tielemans and Lamara Bogarde to receive the starts in that spot until one of the two recovers.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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