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17 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Remains in doubt for Saturday Manzambi's (calf) status is still uncertain for Saturday's match against Manchester City after Aston Villa coach Unai Emery said Wednesday "I don't know now. Tomorrow we will see a...

Impact Manzambi was already ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League win over Viking, and Emery's comments indicate his availability for Saturday is still unresolved. If he cannot go, Aston Villa would need another option in midfield, possibly keeping Alysson and Ibrahim Mbaye on the flanks and Emiliano Buendia at the No. 10 spot. While Manzambi was in great form before his injury with three goals and two assists over his last four official appearances, he might be limited by reduced playing time until he's fully recovered.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Viking Manzambi (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Viking after sustaining a minor injury during Saturday's Premier League victory over Newcastle Uni...

Impact Manzambi will miss Wednesday's European encounter after picking up an injury during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Newcastle, in which he scored the winning goal with a close-range header in the 36th minute. The attacking midfielder was forced off during the second half after experiencing discomfort, although initial assessments suggested the issue was not serious. Manager Emery has now confirmed that Manzambi is dealing with a minor injury but will not be available for the trip to Viking, with the coaching staff seemingly unwilling to take unnecessary risks. The midfielder has enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, recording two goals and two assists across four appearances in the Premier League. His absence represents a setback for Villa's attacking rotation, although the relatively minor nature of the injury suggests he could return soon. His availability for the upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City will depend on how he responds to treatment over the next few days.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Scores winning goal Saturday Manzambi scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Newcastle United.

Impact Manzambi scored the lone goal of the match in the 36th minute with a header from close range. The attacking midfielder left the game in the second half with an apparent injury, but he was just cramping and should be fine moving forward, per John Townley of Birmingham Live. As such, Manzambi should remain in the XI going forward -- he has three goals and two assists in four starts this season between the Premier League and the UCL.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Manzambi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 6-0 victory versus Fenerbahce.

Impact Manzambi scored once from two shots, putting one on target, while creating two chances across 73 minutes in Tuesday's 6-0 Champions League win over Fenerbahce. He also recorded three tackles, winning one, while continuing to contribute on both sides of the ball from an advanced midfield role. Manzambi has now totaled two goals and two assists over his last three appearances, giving him four goal contributions during a highly productive stretch.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Provides assist in draw Manzambi assisted once to go with seven shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brentford.

Impact Manzambi was one of Aston Villa's most active attacking players, attempting seven shots and creating three chances while setting up John McGinn's second-half goal. The midfielder made his second consecutive Premier League start and has now accumulated one goal, two assists, 11 shots and five chances created across three league appearances. His versatility allows him to operate either on the wing or in attacking midfield, while his recent production should strengthen his case for retaining a starting role.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Goal and assist in full debut Manzambi scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Manzambi made his first start for Villa away at Tottenham after an injury delayed his start to the campaign, marking the milestone with both a goal and an assist. The Switzerland international came into the starting XI at the expense of George Hemmings and provided Villa with a lethal threat on the counter alongside Nicolas Jackson, as the duo's blistering pace exploited Tottenham's defense whenever the hosts were exposed. He consistently drifted into dangerous areas, registering three additional shots, carving out another clear-cut chance for Jackson, and winning two fouls, while also prevailing in four of his seven duels before being replaced by Hemmings in the 72nd minute. It was an impressive full debut that should lock down his spot in the starting lineup so long as he remains fit.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first Premier League appearance Manzambi registered one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Manzambi came on in the 63rd minute, winning zero of one tackle attempts across 27 minutes as Villa pushed for a response to Liam Delap's opener before Alysson's equalizer changed the dynamic. He was unable to make a meaningful attacking contribution in his limited time on the pitch for his first appearance in the Premier League. Manzambi will look to build on his fitness in the coming fixtures as he is expected to be one of the players to watch in the Premier League after his decent World Cup with Switzerland.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Manzambi (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Manzambi earned a spot in the matchday squad after passing his fitness assessment following Friday's training session, with coach Unai Emery confirming a decision would be made based on how he responded to the final session of the week. The attacking midfielder has yet to make a competitive appearance this season due to the knee issue, and the club opted to ease him back carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup for his potential Aston Villa debut.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could make season debut Manzambi (knee) will be assessed after Friday's training session before a decision is made on his availability for Saturday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest, accord...

Impact Manzambi has yet to make an appearance this season due to the knee issue, but his involvement in team training throughout the week puts him closer to making his Aston Villa debut. His availability Saturday will depend on how he responds to Friday's session, and his lack of competitive action means he could initially see limited minutes if cleared. Emiliano Buendia remains a candidate to start in the No. 10 role if Manzambi isn't ready.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing but out for UCL opener Manzambi (knee) is out for Tuesday's UCL opener against Club Brugge, according to manager Unai Emery. "He's progressing very good. The doctor is keeping us updated on the informati...

Impact Manzambi has yet to make his Aston Villa debut, and while he seems to be on the verge of playing for the Midlands club, he won't be an option for the UCL opener. Thus, Emiliano Buendia is expected to remain in the No. 10 role Tuesday, whereas Manzambi could be an option to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, though that'll depend on how his recovery progresses in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Hull Manzambi (knee) will not be available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Hull City despite returning to team training, according to coach Unai Emery. "He's training with t...

Impact Manzambi continues to progress after returning to group training, but Villa are giving him additional time to rebuild his fitness rather than rushing him back against Hull. A return in Tuesday's Champions League match appears possible, while the following Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest represents another potential comeback date. With Manzambi unavailable, Emiliano Buendia is expected to start in the attacking midfield role against Hull City.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to group training Manzambi (knee) returned to group training Thursday and is progressing in his recovery, manager Unai Emery told John Townley of Birmingham Live.

Impact Manager Unai Emery stated earlier this week that he'd be careful with Manzambi's recovery, so don't expect Villa to rush things in order to have the Swiss international back as soon as possible. "We want his comeback to be clear and strong, with no risk," Emery said. As things stand now, Manzambi could be an option for the Sep. 12 matchup against Nottingham Forest, though a best-case scenario would be a return on Sep. 8 against Club Brugge in the Champions League opener.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to team training Manzambi (knee) is set to join team training this week but needs to have his comeback handled carefully, according to coach Unai Emery, per Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic. "Manzamb...

Impact Manzambi's most likely return would come against Nottingham Forest on Sept. 12 at the earliest, given the cautious pace of his reintegration following the knee injury suffered during the World Cup. His progression to training with the group this week is a positive step, though manager Unai Emery's measured approach suggests Villa is in no rush to risk a setback.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Two weeks from joining full group Manzambi (knee) has started working on the field as he continues his recovery, according to coach Unai Emery, per John Townley. "Manzambi is starting to work on the field. Maybe he...

Impact Manzambi has returned to on-field work as he continues his recovery from the knee injury suffered during the World Cup. The midfielder remains around two weeks away from returning to team training, leaving him some time before being considered for match action. Manzambi should compete for a starting role once fully fit and reintegrated.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to grass in rehab Manzambi has resumed on-field rehab work as he steps up his recovery from a knee injury, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic.

Impact Manzambi is starting to return to training after a knee injury during the World Cup, as the midfielder has started to work on grass again. This comes as Villa awaits his debut for the club, a major transfer that took place after his solid run with the Swiss at the World Cup. His role in the club is still undetermined as he tries to get back into full training, but he should rival for a starting role.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Super Cup Manzambi is out for the Super Cup final against PSG on Aug. 12, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic.

Impact Manzambi is still recovering from a knee injury, and this will lead him to miss out on his possible first competitive match with Villa, as he will not be able to play in the Super Cup final. The good news is the club is hopeful that his injury will be weeks and not months, as he has been progressing well, and the staff has been impressed by his work. With their season opener Aug. 23, he still has a few more weeks to recover, eyeing a return when the start of the season hits.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Absent from friendly Manzambi (knee) is not with the team for Tuesday's friendly against Walsall.

Impact Manzambi completed his major move to Villa just a few days ago, likely the main reason he is not featuring as they start friendly play. He is also rehabbing from a knee injury that ended his World Cup campaign early, although there are reports he has already reported to some training with his new club. The club is likely taking his return cautiously after the big signing, not wanting to risk his health, as he should be a major part of the team early into the season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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