Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, has provided the latest injury updates on two key players ahead of their upcoming match against Brentford. Amadou Onana will not be able to participate in the game as he continues to recover from a foot injury. On the other hand, Jacob Ramsey is set to miss at least two more weeks of action due to a hamstring injury sustained during the team’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool before the November international break.
Ramsey, a 23-year-old midfielder, might be back in time to face Manchester City on December 21, depending on the progress of his recovery. As for Onana, there was a slight possibility of him being included in the squad for the recent match against Chelsea, but that did not materialize. The team could also be without goalkeeper Emi Martinez for the Brentford game, as he suffered a hairline fracture to his finger in the previous match against Chelsea.
The expectation is that Martinez will be able to play in the upcoming game against Southampton if he is unable to feature against Brentford. Emery mentioned, “We are going to train this afternoon and I don’t know how he’s going to feel. It depends on the training today. He could be for tomorrow or not. I don’t know now.” Villa, who have been struggling with results lately, are aiming to secure their first win in over six weeks on Wednesday.
Expert Commentary on Villa’s Form and Injury Woes
Villa’s winless streak of eight matches in all competitions has put them under pressure to turn their fortunes around. The absence of key players like Onana, Ramsey, and potentially Martinez has added to the challenges facing the team. Emery’s side will need to dig deep and find solutions to get back to winning ways.
Head-to-Head Stats and Predictions for Villa vs Brentford
Brentford, with the joint-worst away record this season, will be looking to capitalize on Villa’s recent struggles. However, history favors Villa in this matchup, as they have remained unbeaten against Brentford in their last four encounters. The visitors have never won at Villa Park, adding another layer of motivation for the home side.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Villa vs Brentford clash? Do you think Villa can secure a much-needed victory, or will Brentford cause an upset? Share your score predictions and insights as the two teams prepare to face off in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
