Evann Guessand - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Loaned to Crystal Palace Guessand joined Crystal Palace on a season long loan from Aston Villa, with a conditional obligation to buy, the club announced.

Impact Guessand rejoins Palace after spending the second half of last season on loan there, helping the club win the Europa Conference League, though Palace had passed on triggering the option to buy at the time. He struggled to make an impact during Villa's preseason under coach Unai Emery despite featuring in all three matches on the club's tour of the Far East, and endured a difficult first six months at Villa overall, managing just two goals in 21 appearances. He adds offensive depth to Palace's attacking options, though he's projected to serve primarily in a backup role.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in Super Cup Guessand (not injury related) won't play for Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup against PSG on Wednesday, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic.

Impact Guessand wasn't included in the squad for Wednesday's match since he's pursuing a loan back to Crystal Palace. No deal has been reached yet, but both clubs are interested in making the deal happen before the start of the new 2026/27 Premier League season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Named in squad for Far East tour Guessand is part of Aston Villa's squad for the club's preseason tour of the Far East, according to John Townley of Birmingham Live.

Impact Guessand returned from his post-tournament holiday facing an uncertain future after Crystal Palace declined to make last season's loan permanent, before training with the first team at Bodymoor Heath on July 27 to mark his return to the group. His inclusion in the traveling squad suggests he remains part of coach Unai Emery's plans for the time being despite the unresolved situation with Palace, and he's expected to continue competing for a role in Villa's attack as the tour progresses.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Aston Villa Guessand will return to parent club Aston Villa following the conclusion of his loan spell at Crystal Palace.

Impact Guessand contributed one goal and two assists across 916 Premier League minutes combined between his time at Aston Villa in the first half of the season and Crystal Palace from January onward, also winning the Conference League with Palace and the Europa League with Villa to become the first player to win two European trophies in the same season. Guessand arrives back at Villa ahead of the 2026/27 campaign having made 20 Premier League appearances this season, with his future at the club to be determined during the summer window.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lead front line Guessand has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad and is expected to provide manager Fae with a direct and physical forward option capable of contributing throughout the com...

Impact Guessand ended the club season having spent time at both Aston Villa and on loan at Crystal Palace, contributing four goal and one assist across 35 appearances in all competitions. The striker's pace, aerial ability and physical presence give Ivory Coast a different attacking profile and his Premier League experience gives him the credentials to perform under pressure.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Guessand (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Guessand passed his late fitness test after manager Oliver Glasner expressed optimism about his return and confirmed he would need to come through two training sessions before a final call was made, earning a spot in the squad in line with the positive update provided earlier in the week. The forward has primarily served as a rotational piece since joining the club, contributing one goal and one assist across six appearances, and a bench role represents the most logical first step in his return.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Guessand (knee) is a late call for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "But we hope that Evann Guessand returns to the squad on Sunday. It's look...

Impact Guessand is trending towards a return Sunday, as the forward is working on a clean bill of health as he trains the next two days. This will likely lead to his return Sunday, although the club will likely still subject him to a late fitness test to confirm his fitness. He started in two matches before the injury, although the forward has mainly served as a rotational piece this campaign, earning one goal and one assist in six appearances (three starts) since joining the club.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Training, not fit Guessand (knee) is back in training but is not an option for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Evann and Borna took part in the first...

Impact Guessand is going to miss another match despite his return to training, as the forward still needs more time to recover. Instead, he will focus on making the team sheet when facing Brentford on Sunday, still looking to be an option for two games to end the season. He earned three starts in his last five appearances before the injury, potentially getting more time to end the season as they test his talents.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Guessand (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Everton.

Impact Guessand has been unable to recover in time for the clash against Everton, extending his absence to eight consecutive matches despite his return to training and his determination to be available after a frustrating spell on the sidelines. The Ivorian forward's knee issue has not progressed quickly enough despite the club's daily monitoring of his condition, leaving his availability for the final fixtures of the season increasingly uncertain. His return will be closely watched in the coming days as the club hopes to have the forward back in contention before the campaign draws to a close.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Shakhtar Donetsk Guessand (knee) will miss Thursday's Conference League second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk, according to coach Oliver Glasner. "Too early for Guessand."

Impact Guessand had been pushing hard to feature in the European fixture after missing Sunday's clash against Bournemouth, but Manager Oliver Glasner's comments confirm the knee issue has not progressed quickly enough to make him available. The French forward had been working through an aggressive rehabilitation program, and while the second leg represented a realistic target, the timeline ultimately proved too tight. No further return date has been provided beyond Thursday's fixture, leaving his availability for the final stretch of the season uncertain.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Shakhtar return leg Guessand (knee) will not be available for Sunday's clash against Bournemouth but is pushing hard to feature in Thursday's UEFA Conference League second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk...

Impact Guessand has been working through an aggressive rehabilitation program with no adverse reaction in his knee, putting the European second leg in realistic reach for the French forward. Any involvement against Shakhtar would likely be limited to a few minutes off the bench given the length of his absence, but getting him back on the pitch before the season ends is clearly a shared goal between player and club. Crystal Palace will assess his progress through the week before making a final call on his involvement in the European fixture.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing second leg return Guessand (knee) is eyeing a potential return next Thursday in the reserve fixture of their Conference League match against Shakhtar, according to manager Oliver Galsner. "Evann is...

Impact Guessand is already looking to make some decent progress in training after a knee injury, as the forward is pushing himself for a quick return. That said, he now eyes the reverse fixture of their tie with Shakhtar for a return, meaning he could return in a week. However, if deemed fit for play, he is unlikely to see much time and likely to be available for only a few minutes of play.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return this season Guessand (knee) is eyeing a return this season, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Evann is out for a few weeks with a knee injury. Hopefully, he can return by the end of the se...

Impact Guessnad was already set to miss around a month of action due to a knee injury, and that would leave him with a return this season, although with only a few games to play. This is still positive, especially after earning a few starts recently. That said, he has only started in three of his six appearances this season while notching a goal and an assist.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss three to four weeks Guessand (knee) will miss three to four weeks after picking up an injury during Crystal Palace's Conference League win over Fiorentina, according to coach Oliver Glasner, per Sky S...

Impact Guessand had been building momentum since joining on loan from Aston Villa in January, contributing two goals in 11 appearances, making this a frustrating setback at a critical stage of the campaign. The Ivory Coast international had started the previous two matches before the injury struck, and his absence will force coach Oliver Glasner to reshuffle the attacking options with Brennan Johnson and Yeremy Pino among the candidates to fill the void in the front line during his recovery.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Sunday Guessand (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Guessand is not with his team Sunday and will wait on a return, as the forward's knee injury is too much to play through. This does force a change for the club after two starts in a row, with Brennan Johnson and Yeremy Pino starting in the attacking portion of the midfield. That said, he hopes to only miss a match or two with the injury, looking to reclaim his starting role.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee problem Guessand is dealing with a knee injury and will be assessed to determine whether he'll be fit enough to play Sunday against Newcastle United, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "...

Impact Guessand was subbed off from Thursday's win over Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League due to an apparent knee injury, and he'll have to be assessed to see whether he'll be available for the weekend. If he's not, then Jorgen Strand Larsen will be an option to start upfront.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Fiorentina game with issue Guessand subbed off due to an apparent injury during Thursday's UEFA Conference League win over Fiorentina.

Impact Guessand left the midweek game with discomfort, though it remains unclear whether he picked up a relevant injury. The attacker has scored one goal and one assist over his last eight official matches played and is starting to establish himself as a regular option in the rotation. However, if he's not fit enough to feature in upcoming fixtures, there may be a new opportunity for Yeremi Pino to return to the main lineup.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first league goal Guessand scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Guessand needed only a brief cameo to leave his mark. In his third league appearance for Palace, the forward came off the bench to score the winning goal and open his account for the club. With just one start so far, he has already recorded two goal contributions, adding this strike to the assist he provided on his team debut.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gets assist off bench Guessand assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Brighton.

Impact Guessand was a factor in the game's only goal, setting up his teammate Ismaila Sarr to give Crystal Palace the 1-0 win. The forward has a great chance to have another productive game, even if he comes off the bench again, in his next match against Burnley. Burnley have allowed 49 goals in domestic play this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Palace Guessand has joined Crystal Palace on loan for the rest of the season with an option to make it permanent.

Impact Guessand makes the move to Palace with a decent possibility of it turning permanent if things work out. He didn't have a terrible start to life at Villa, starting 12 matches across league and Europa play, but whatever the reason, he's changing scenery. With Jean-Philippe Mateta continually in the news, there's a chance Guessand carves out a starting role at Palace to close the season. His main competition for minutes will be Brennan Johnson and Yeremy Pino.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ends international duty Guessand is heading back to England after completing his international duty with Ivory Coast at the AFCON and should be back available for Sunday's clash against Everton.

Impact Guessand was eliminated with Ivory Coast from the AFCON and will now head back to England and should be back available for Sunday's clash against the Toffees. The forward has been mainly a rotational player for the Villains and should claim back that role movingforward.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Features Sunday before AFCON Guessand featured six minutes of bench during Sunday's 2-1 victory against Manchester United and is now heading to Morocco to play the AFCON with Ivory Coast.

Impact Guessand remained in Birmingham to feature in Sunday's win against Manchester United and is now set to join Ivory Coast to play in the AFCON, as he replaces Sebastien Haller, who is still injured. Guessand has been more of a rotational player for Villa this season, therefore his absence shouldn't impact the starting XI significantly, although John McGinn is likely to play more on the right wing during his multiple weeks of absence.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Ivory Coast Guessand is joining Ivory Coast's national team for AFCON and is set for a spell away from the team.

Impact Guessand is likely to miss at least three weeks while away with the national team and is going to be a big blow in the starting XI. Guessand has been rotated frequently in and out of the starting XI early in the season but has goal contributions in his last two starts. John McGinn could play more on the right wing with Guessand away from the team.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return Guessand scored once during Thursday's 2-1 win over Basel.

Impact Guessand returned from a knock after missing out against Arsenal. He was straight back in the starting XI and played the full 90, as well as opening the scoring. The winger has played a large part in the first XI, though he's rotated consistently, starting and going unused in two matches each before suffering the knock.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa wins 8th straight game with 2-1 victory over Basel in Europa League

Aston Villa extends its winning streak to eight games in all competitions with a 2-1 victory against Basel in the Europa League to secure at least a playoff spot

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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Aston Villa wins 8th straight game with 2-1 victory over Basel in Europa League