EMILIANO BUENDIA NEWS

Stays in starting XI Buendia (foot) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Buendia got almost two weeks to recover from his foot issue which was bugging him earlier in the month. That being the case, even with set pieces, it's a tough spot for production against a Chelsea side that likes to possess the ball.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Villa manager Steven Gerrard said that Buendia is dealing with an ongoing foot injury, according to Ashley Preece of Birmingham Live.

Impact Buendia played 83 minutes in Tuesday's victory against Norwich and he needed some ice treatment after the game. Gerrard said that "he keeps getting kicked in the same place" on his foot. Anwar El Ghazi could be an option on the wing to fill in for Buendia if he needs rest.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Buendia made an assist, had one off-target shot, created one chance and drew three fouls during Sunday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Buendia made a huge contribution in the 17th minute, assisting Ezri Konsa for the goal that drew things level at 1-1, but couldn't produce anything noteworthy during the rest of the match, which led him to be subbed off in the 78th minute. The playmaker racked up his second assist of the season here and will hope this is a sign of better things to come, starting with Saturday's visit to Liverpool.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Early goal gives Southampton 1-0 win over Aston Villa in EPL

Adam Armstrong’s early goal was enough for Southampton to beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the Premier League on Friday and increase pressure on visiting manager Dean Smith after a fifth co...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Shut out in loss Buendia shot three times (once on goal) and created four chances during Friday's 1-0 loss to Southampton.

Impact Buendia was excellent going forward and with better finishing around him could have truly taken over the match. The midfielder failed to do so and in the end was held off the score sheet once again. Buendia has shown flashes of brilliance but lacks the consistency to find his way into fantasy lineups.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist during start Buendia recorded one assist during a 4-1 loss Sunday versus West Ham United.

Impact Considering his 2019-20 English Premier League output, Buendia is capable of recording many assists. He has not had all the chances to but may receive some soon. Buendia recorded his third consecutive EPL start and could log more if Jacob Ramsey (undisclosed) is unavailable.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing off bench Buendia has played 33 minutes off the bench in the last two matches since recovering from a quad injury.

Impact Buendia is thought to be healthy, but after a couple iffy starts to the season, it looks like he'll have to win his way back into the XI. At this point, Jacob Ramsey seems to have the leg up in the midfield, but that could change in any match. In three starts Buendia has two shots, five chances created and seven corners.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil's soccer body seeks quarantine waiver for EPL players

Brazil’s soccer confederation has requested quarantine waivers from the government so England-based players can play in a World Cup qualifying match in Manaus next month

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

May not start Saturday Buendia (quarantine) will re-join the team Saturday morning ahead of the match against Everton, according to Dean Smith. "We are expecting them to join us tomorrow morning and I wi...

Impact Unlike Emiliano Martinez, it seems that Buendia will not start having joined the team earlier in the morning. His fitness is fine after working in Croatia for 10 days, but that's still a long time away from the team. It's more likely Ashley Young, Leon Bailey or Bertrand Traore start on the wing Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina cruises with Messi; Brazil and Uruguay also win

A hat trick by Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-0 win over Bolivia at home in a South American World Cup qualifier to leave the side second on the table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Health agency blames Brazil, Argentina, CONMEBOL for chaos

Brazil’s health agency Anvisa blames the Brazilian and Argentinian soccer confederations and South American soccer body CONMEBOL for the chaos that halted Sunday’s World Cup qualif...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Training in Croatia Buendia is training in Croatia and will miss Aston Villa's next match, reports Sky Sports.

Impact This was known to be the case for Buendia when he joined Argentina over the international break. It leaves Villa hurting for their trip to Chelsea, though the return of Ollie Watkins to squad is a definite boost and he could take the spot of Buendia in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Inside the wild world of international soccer

The World Cup is the greatest show in soccer, but the preamble is a show all its own, Martin Rogers writes.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

SAmerican coaches protest European clubs blocking players

South American national team coaches are protesting against European clubs that pressured their players into skipping three rounds of World Cup qualifiers this month

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Argentina: No early release for EPL players at WC qualifiers

Argentina’s national team expects to keep its Premier League-based players for all three of its upcoming World Cup qualifiers, in defiance of English clubs which recommended they n...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores first goal of season Buendia bagged a goal in Saturday's draw against Brentford. He took one shot on target, created two chances, sent eight crosses (three accurate), took three corners, made four tack...

Impact Buendia was active on both sides of the ball, but arguably his finest moment came in the first half, when he scored the equalizer with a great shot from the edge of the box. He only has one goal on two shots thus far, but he has already created five chances while racking up 17 crosses and seven corners.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Players fly to World Cup qualifiers despite quarantine gripe

Argentina players Emi Martinez and Emi Buendia face 10 days in hotel quarantine on their return to England after Aston Villa allowed them to fly to South America for World Cup qual...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • Associated Press

City routs Arsenal even without Kane; Liverpool-Chelsea draw

Two goals and an assist from Ferran Torres led Manchester City to a 5-0 victory over 10-man Arsenal

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Promoted Brentford stays unbeaten in Premier League

Ivan Toney maintained promoted Brentford’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season as the Bees earned a deserved 1-1 draw at Aston Villa

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Creates three chances in win Buendia won one of two tackles and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Buendia was a creative threat with his passing on Saturday though he is still yet to appear on the score sheet for his new club after two games. Next weekend he will face Southampton, which conceded three goals in their season opener against Everton last weekend.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for opener Buendia had a minor hip injury, but he's trained all week and is available for Saturday's opener against Watford, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact Buendia is good to go and will be an option to start Saturday. It's expected he'll play in a more central role and possibly be on a split of set pieces with Anwar El Ghazi. Buendia had taken the majority of sets at Watford where he racked up 128 corners last season.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PREMIER LEAGUE 21-22: Toney, Gilmour can be breakout stars

A look at five potential breakout players in the upcoming Premier League season, which begins on Friday

AUGUST 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Misses final friendly Buendia wasn't in the squad for Sunday's friendly against Salernitana because of a hip complaint.

Impact This doesn't seem like a major worry for Buendia, but with less than a week ahead of Saturday's opener against Watford, there's a chance he's not ready to start. More information should be revealed in the coming days ahead of that match.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patient Norwich back in the Premier League after brutal exit

Norwich’s return to the English Premier League is a reward for patient financial and team planning that is rare in modern soccer

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press