Unai Emery has announced that Aston Villa will be without Matty Cash and Diego Carlos for their upcoming Premier League match against Leicester City. Cash is expected to miss around a month due to injury, while Carlos will also be unavailable for the trip to the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
This news comes as a blow to Villa, who are eager to bounce back from their recent 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. Despite a strong start to the season with a 2-1 victory over West Ham, Villa struggled to capitalize on their chances against Arsenal. Ollie Watkins missed two crucial opportunities before Leandro Trossard scored in the 67th minute, and Thomas Partey’s late goal sealed their first loss of the season.
Emery’s side is set to face newly-promoted teams and will soon play back-to-back home games against Everton and Wolves. With these fixtures on the horizon, the manager will be aiming to secure as many points as possible before the end of September. Aston Villa’s track record in away games under Emery has been impressive, with only Manchester City and Arsenal winning more away matches since his tenure began. Villa hopes to maintain their strong away form and secure their second consecutive away win of the season.
In light of Cash’s absence, Emery is likely to make adjustments, possibly relying on Kosta Nedeljkovic as a temporary solution. Villa’s defensive setup may be tested, but the team’s recent performances suggest they have the depth to handle such challenges. Fans will be watching closely to see how the team adapts and whether they can overcome this latest hurdle in their campaign.
As the season progresses, Villa supporters are keeping their fingers crossed for a swift recovery for Cash and Carlos, hoping their return will bolster the squad for the crucial games ahead.