Injured Aston Villa duo Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia left out of European squad

The Europa Conference League roster for Villa this season does not include Tyrone Mings or Emi Buendia.

After suffering catastrophic knee injuries last month, both players are anticipated to miss the most of the season.

The England defender Mings was taken off at Newcastle United on the first day of the season, while Argentine international Buendia was hurt during practice on the season’s eve.

Only 22 of the available 25 spaces were filled by Villa’s 25-man roster when they registered for the competition yesterday, and they also included several young players on “list B.”

Despite being qualified to fill one of the “locally-trained” positions, Kortney Hause has also been left off the list. While on loan at Watford in the Championship last year, he hardly made an appearance.

By February 2, 2024, Villa may add a maximum of three new players to their roster.

Both players are expected to miss the majority of the season after suffering severe knee injuries last month.

The Argentine international Buendia was hurt during practice on the season’s eve, while the England defender Mings was substituted at Newcastle United on the first day of the season.

When Villa registered for the competition yesterday, just 22 of the 25 available spots were filled by their 25-man roster, which also featured a number of young players from “list B.”

Kortney Hause has also been excluded, despite being competent to fill one of the “locally-trained” roles. He scarcely played last season while on loan at Watford in the Championship.

Villa may bring in a maximum of three new players by February 2, 2024.

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Ciro Immobile has been moved to the bench for the inclusion of Giacomo Raspadori and Zaniolo, among other changes made by Luciano Spalletti from the team that drew 1-1 with North Macedonia in Skopje on Saturday.

The only surviving member of the original trident attack is Lazio winger Zaccagni; Matteo Politano was forced to withdraw due to injury.