Aston Villa injury news ahead of clash against Bologna

Aston Villa is dealing with some key injury and suspension issues as they prepare for their crucial Champions League clash against Bologna. With the match fast approaching, manager Unai Emery has provided updates on the squad, including players who are set to miss the game and those who are being assessed for fitness.

The Villans have already beaten the might Bayern Munich at home. So, they will look to continue their winning run. With some players injured, it will be interesting to see how Unai Emery creates his starting lineup in this Aston Villa vs Bologna game. So, here is the Aston Villa injury news ahead of clash against Bologna in the Champions League.

Aston Villa injury news ahead of clash against Bologna

One significant absence is Jaden Philogene-Bidace, who is suspended following a sending-off for two yellow cards in a recent match. His suspension is valid for a Premier League game. This means Villa will have him in their lineup as they take on Bologna. This Aston Villa vs Bologna is a Champions League fixture. Thus, he can play.

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In better news for Villa, Tyrone Mings is recovering well and is expected to return soon. Emery mentioned that both Mings and Boubacar Kamara are improving. They did not travel with the Villa squad for their Premier League clash against Fulham. However, his availability for the Bologna match remains uncertain, with the player currently being assessed and only having a 25% chance of playing.

On the goalkeeper front, Robin Olsen remains unavailable due to ongoing fitness issues. Although he has resumed training, he is still not fully integrated into the team sessions and will not be part of the squad for this important Champions League match. Olsen’s absence limits Emery’s goalkeeping options, although Emiliano Martínez remains fit to start.

Aston Villa will need to navigate these challenges as they face Bologna, and fans will hope for a strong performance despite the absences and uncertainties surrounding key players. Keeping up their momentum in the Champions League will be crucial as they aim to progress further in the competition.

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