Mönchengladbach vs. Aston Villa: Aug 15, 2026

Gomes suffered a calf strain following Wednesday's Super Cup loss to PSG and is initially expected to miss two to four weeks, according to The Athletic.

Buendia had a strong performance in preseason matches, proving his role on Aston Villa going into the 2026-27 season.

Herold (thigh) has featured in three straight friendlies without issue after missing the RW Essen match as a precaution, indicating he has fully recovered from the injury.