Impact Watkins is available after being a doubt in the buildup to the match following a knock picked up in mid week. Jhon Duran leads the line for Villa with Watkins on the bench.
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OLLIE WATKINS #11 - FORWARD - ASTON VILLA
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Makes bench against Forest Watkins (undisclosed) is among the substitutes for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest.
Uncertain Saturday Watkins (undisclosed) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, according to manager Unai Emery "Yesterday he was recovering and this afternoon we are going to train and...
Impact Watkins picked up an injury during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Leipzig and is now in heavy doubt for the Saturday clash. If he is ruled out then it would be the red-hot Jhon Duran, who has thrived off the bench, to get the start.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Assists in first half Watkins assisted on Aston Villa's opening goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over RB Leipzig. He was subbed off at the start of the second half.
Impact Watkins did suffer an injury, though manager Unai Emery did not go into details on what occurred. Aston Villa will hope its star forward can be ready Saturday against Nottingham Forest. If Watkins is unavailable, Jhon Duran is likely to take his place in the starting lineup.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to face Nottingham Watkins was substituted at halftime during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Leipzig after assisting John McGinn's opening goal. Coach Unai Emery confirmed that Watkins sustained a minor in...
Impact Watkins is questionable to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. The forward has been in good form this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 15 EPL appearances while creating 12 chances. Jhon Duran could see increased playing time if Watkins is unavailable.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Scores, assists, in victory Watkins scored one goal and assisted once from six shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Brentford.
Impact Watkins assisted Aston Villa's first goal Wednesday before scoring their second in a 3-1 victory over Brentford that featured three first half goals for Villa. The star striker attempted a match-high six shots (four on goal), tying season-high mark in a single appearance. Over his last five fixtures (five appearances) in all competitions, Watkins has attempted 18 shots (nine on goal), scoring twice, assisting once and creating five chances. Over 19 appearances (18 starts) in all competitions, Watkins has gone the full 90 minutes on just three occasions.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots against Juventus Watkins drew one foul and recorded two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.
Impact Watkins challenged Michele Di Gregorio with a low-driven shot in the first half and wasn't too involved afterward. He has scored once and registered 13 shots (three on target), two key passes and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five games.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes to draw with goal Watkins scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Crystal Palace.
Impact Watkins had a busy day in front of net, tallying five shots (two blocked, two on target, one off target), and bagging his sixth goal of the Premier League season. He also had the most touches in the opposition's box out of any player on the pitch with 12. Watkins will look to add another goal to his stat line when Aston Villa take on Juventus on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins tucks away Aston Villa's equalizer v. Crystal Palace | Premier League
NOVEMBER 23 • YOUTUBE
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NOVEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Three shots in loss Watkins registered three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Impact Watkins was unable to make the most of his chances during Saturday's comfortable loss to Liverpool. The forward was contained throughout, and none of his shots even troubled the net. He will need to improve in a big way if he wants to get back to pushing for the Golden Boot.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Subbed in draw with Cherries Watkins had three shots (two on goal) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Watkins started as Villa's lead striker Saturday. He was unable to find the net, contributing two efforts on target and having another blocked. He was subbed after 82 minutes for Boubacar Kamara. The regular starter is having a productive season, he has netted five and produced two assists. His last goal was three games ago and he created an assist for England during the October international break.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Continues solid run Watkins scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Fulham.
Impact Watkins continues his solid form for Aston Villa, recording his fifth goal of the season. This adds on to his two assists, averaging almost one goal contributor per game. He is also averaging about 2.2 shots per game, making him a dangerous threat in front of the net.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins' powerful header gives Aston Villa 2-1 lead v. Fulham | Premier League
OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Held quiet Watkins generated one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Bayern Munich.
Impact Watkins shot just once during Wednesday's win and failed to do much throughout the match. Jhon Duran came on to replace him and found the back of the net for the winning goal. Still there's little chance Watkins loses the starting job on merit, even if he falls out of form. Watkins will have another two weeks to recover from a busy schedule during the international break.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Scores again Watkins scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town.
Impact Watkins made it two straight matches with a goal Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 32nd minute. This marks his fourth goal of the season, now having six goal contributions on the season. He has registered a goal contribution in five straight appearances and appears to be catching form after starting the season slow.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins heads Aston Villa 2-1 in front of Ipswich Town | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Begins late comeback Watkins scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Wolverhampton.
Impact Watkins started Villa's late comeback Saturday, as he found the net in the 73rd minute off of a Morgan Rogers assist. This is his second league match in a row with a goal and his third straight with a goal contribution, now having four on the campaign. He will look to keep the streak going, as if you include Tuesday's UCL match, he has recorded four straight games with a goal contribution.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins equalizes for Aston Villa against Wolves | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 21 • YOUTUBE
Good to go Saturday Watkins is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Wolves, according to manager Unai Emery. "He is, of course, sometimes stopping because you have to protect the players....
Impact Watkins came off after 62 minutes in the Champions League, though that had more to do with the fact that the match was comfortable. With no reason to risk Watkins he was brought off for the in-form Jhon Duran. It seems Watkins could be fit to continue ramping up his minutes against Wolves, though it's doubtful he can go the full 90.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins leaves Champions League game with apparent ankle injury
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been substituted off in the 60th minute with what seemed to be an ankle injury during his team’s 3-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions Leag...SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists in UCL debut Watkins assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against BSC Young Boys.
Impact Watkins made his first career Champions League appearance Tuesday and marked the occasion with an assist on Jacob Ramsey's goal in the 38th minute. It came on one of the three chances he created in the match. He also took a team-high four shots but failed to put one on target. He was subbed off in the 60th minute for Jhon Duran.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice in win Watkins scored two goals to go with six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Everton.
Impact Watkins notched his first two goals of the season, scoring once in each half as he was pivotal in Aston Villa's comeback. Both of his goals occurred from short-range, one with a header and the second with a well-placed finish after a defensive error. Additionally, he set a new season-high with six shots taken.
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