Aston Villa Faces Suspension and Injury Crisis Ahead of Arsenal Clash
Aston Villa is grappling with a severe suspension and injury crisis as they prepare to face Arsenal in their upcoming Premier League match. The team’s prospects have been dampened by the absence of key players.
*Injury Crisis*
Several Aston Villa players are sidelined with injuries.
– _Takehiro Tomiyasu_ will be out for an extended period due to a calf injury ¹.
– _Jurrien Timber_ is recovering from an ACL injury but still requires several months of rehabilitation ¹.
– _Emile Smith Rowe_ is expected to return by December 28, after recovering from a knee injury ¹.
– _Thomas Partey_ will also miss the remainder of the calendar year due to a thigh injury ¹.
– _Fabio Vieira_ underwent groin surgery and is expected to return by January 20 ¹.
*Suspension Concerns*
Mikel Arteta will serve a one-game touchline suspension due to accumulating three yellow cards this season ¹.
*Impact on Upcoming Match*
Aston Villa’s depleted squad and Arsenal’s strong form, having secured a 4-3 victory over Luton Town, pose significant challenges for Unai Emery’s team. Aston Villa will need strategic adjustments to compensate for the missing players.
For the latest updates and confirmation of Aston Villa’s injury and suspension list, visit Sports Mole ¹.
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