John McGinn - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Working on recovery McGinn (knee) is progressing through rehabilitation, according to manager Unai Emery. "He's progressively getting better, but we have enough players to keep our consistency, to get...

Impact McGinn is still in recovery and not yet an option, with the midfielder set to miss a 10th straight match due to his knee injury. That said, the midfielder is still waiting on a major boost in health, warranting a return to play. He will be expected to start training soon, hopefully, an option for the club by the end of the month.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 7 • goal

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JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Undergoes successful surgery McGinn underwent a successful knee surgery on Tuesday and will miss around six to eight weeks to recover, he posted on his X account. "Surgery went well and I'll be back before you...

Impact McGinn suffered a knee injury against Everton that required surgery, which he underwent successfully on Tuesday. Aston Villa's captain will now begin a recovery period that should last between six and eight weeks before returning to the match squad. McGinn is an undisputed starter for the Villains, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting squad, with Jadon Sancho likely seeing greater role in the frontline while he is sidelined if no new player signs during the transfer window.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz agrees shock Aston Villa return after miserable Nottingham Forest loan spell as Chelsea miss out on Juventus midfielder

Douglas Luiz is set for a sensational return to Aston Villa after agreeing a loan deal until the end of the season. The move will see his ni...

JANUARY 27 • goal

Douglas Luiz agrees shock Aston Villa return after miserable Nottingham Forest loan spell as Chelsea miss out on Juventus midfielder

Expected to miss six weeks McGinn (knee) is out for the next six weeks, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic.

Impact McGinn was waiting for further assessment of a knee injury, and after multiple assessments, it has been deemed that he will miss around six weeks due to the injury. This just adds to the club's issues in the midfield, as Boubacar Kamara (knee) is set to miss out even longer. The hope will be for the midfielder to return come the start of March, with Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana likely to start in the midfield until McGinn returns.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sancho scores as Aston Villa seals Europa League last-16 spot with 1-0 win over Fenerbahce

Jadon Sancho scored his first goal for Aston Villa to lift his new club past Fenerbahce 1-0 and into the Europa League round of 16 with a game to spare

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Waiting further assessment McGinn (knee) is set for further assessment but is still expected to miss weeks, according to manager Unai Emery, per John Townley of Birmingham Live. "We are still waiting because...

Impact McGinn is waiting on a further assessment from doctors following his knee injury, although the midfielder is still not expected to return any time soon. That said, weeks remain for his expected absence, hoping to be an option again in late February. The club remains in a tough spot without him, as Amadou Onana (hamstring), Ross Barkley (knee) and Boubacar Kamara (knee) are also out in the midfield.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Off with knee injury McGinn was forced off in the 18th minute of Sunday's match against Everton due to an apparent knee injury.

Impact McGinn would need to leave the field just 18 minutes into the game, with the midfielder appearing to have suffered a knee injury that seems concerning. The club is already low on midfielders and is now in a dire spot moving forward if McGinn misses time, with Evann Guessand entering in his spot Sunday. This could force the club to bring in a transfer this winter or find a new option in the middle, just holding their breath McGinn's injury looks worse than it really is.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Buries two in win McGinn scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact McGinn delivered his first multi-goal game of the season and is now up to three goals in 20 league appearances on the year. This marked just the fourth time in league play that he recorded at least two shots in a match, while it was also the fifth time that he racked up more than 30 completed passes.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two Goals by John McGinn Powers Villa Past Forest into Premier League's Top Two

John McGinn's two goals led Villa past Nottingham Forest, as Unai Emery's team rebounded from its first loss in two months.

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Two Goals by John McGinn Powers Villa Past Forest into Premier League's Top Two

Villa building something special, says captain McGinn Aston Villa bounced back from their defeat at Arsenal with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest, with John McGinn scoring twice at Villa Park.

JANUARY 3 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League

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JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Chelsea player ratings vs Aston Villa: Enzo Maresca's bizarre tactical tweaks invite remarkable Villa comeback as Ollie Watkins brace downs Blues and Cole Palmer is upstaged by England rival Morgan Rogers

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DECEMBER 27, 2025 • goal

Chelsea player ratings vs Aston Villa: Enzo Maresca's bizarre tactical tweaks invite remarkable Villa comeback as Ollie Watkins brace downs Blues and Cole Palmer is upstaged by England rival Morgan Rogers

Assists opener Sunday McGinn assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Manchester United.

Impact McGinn set up Morgan Rogers' opening goal in the 45th minute Sunday, his second assist of the season. He created three chances for the third time this season -- all of which have come in his last seven appearances -- and put one shot on target on the attack. He was subbed off in the 84th minute for Evann Guessand which is not much of a surprise as he rarely completes the full 90 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd player ratings vs Aston Villa: Bruno Fernandes injury and Leny Yoro disasterclass sap festive cheer for Red Devils as Morgan Rogers fires Villans to 10th consecutive win

Manchester United saw festive cheer sapped by an injury to Bruno Fernandes during their visit to Aston Villa, with a Morgan Rogers brace fir...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • goal

Man Utd player ratings vs Aston Villa: Bruno Fernandes injury and Leny Yoro disasterclass sap festive cheer for Red Devils as Morgan Rogers fires Villans to 10th consecutive win

Records first season assist McGinn assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.

Impact A constant starter in the league, McGinn delivered his first assist of the season from a season-high four chances created. Across 13 league games, he has attempted 13 shots and created 17 chances, totaling one goal and one assist.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks new contract McGinn signed a new contract with Aston Villa until 2028, the club announced.

Impact McGinn has been an undisputed figure for Villa since joining from Hibernian in 2019 and has played an integral role in the club's rise from the Championship to the Champions League. The midfielder has earned 80 caps with Scotland and ranks fifth on his country's all-time goalscoring list.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Sunday McGinn recorded two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Manchester City.

Impact McGinn was all over the field Sunday despite the stat sheet not directly showing that, recording one interception, two shots and four crosses. He remains a workhorse in the midfield for the club between the attack and the defense, starting in all nine league games this season. He remains with only one goal in league play this season, still yet to bag an assist.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on return McGinn started and scored during Thursday's Europa League clash with Feyenoord.

Impact Mcginn came off injured against Fulham at the weekend, but was deemed fit enough for Thursday's match. The midfielder played 85 minutes and scored in the second half. McGinn is a key option in midfield and is in fine goalscoring form since shifting to defensive midfield, with three goals in his last three matches in all competitions.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roma misses penalty 3 times in Europa League and Celtic denied by 'baffling' VAR decision

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OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Arsenal scores two late goals to beat Newcastle and close in on Premier League leader Liverpool

Gabriel scored a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came back to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League and close the gap on leader Liverpool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Aston Villa vs Fulham: John McGinn gives Villa the lead! Aston Villa skipper John McGinn gave hid side a 2-1 lead in their Premier League clash with Fulham.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • SKY.COM

Aston Villa vs Fulham: John McGinn fails to convert BIG chance for Villa John McGinn failed to convert BIG chance for Aston Villa in their Premier League clash with Fulham.