Aston Villa picked up a new injury concern over the weekend, in the form of Lucas Digne. The defender suffered a gruesome head injury when he collided with his teammate Emi Martinez in the goalless draw with Everton yesterday. He's most likely sidelined for Tuesday, when Villa visits Brentford FC in a third round EFL Cup clash. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Brentford
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Aston Villa at Everton Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa visits Everton in a battle of two sides at opposite ends of the spectrum right now. Villa are the penultimate team in the table right now. No one expected them to be in the drop zone, at any point this season. Meanwhile Everton are currently in the UEFA Champions League qualification zone right now. No one saw that coming either. Of course, it is early days, so … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Everton Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Starting Lineup Predictions
In looking at the Premier League season opening slate, Newcastle United at Aston Villa is a sneaky good match; at least on paper. It's not the headliner of the weekend, or the main undercard, but it is clash to keep an eye on. It's a match-up of two sides who recovered from relegation in the last eight years (Newcastle United 2017-18, Aston Villa 2019-20), and then found … [Read more...] about Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Starting Lineup Predictions
Aston Villa Team News vs Crystal Palace: Cash, Onana, Torres, Ramsey, Kamara, Konsa, Maatsen
For long stretches of this season so far, Aston Villa had a very healthy team. You even had a couple (maybe even a few) weeks where they were a nearly fully fit squad. That's all by the way side now, as manager Unai Emery has a multitude of injury concerns, as play resumes this weekend. The list includes Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen, Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, Jacob … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Crystal Palace: Cash, Onana, Torres, Ramsey, Kamara, Konsa, Maatsen
Ian Maatsen Set For Aston Villa Medical Ahead of £37.5m Move
Chelsea and Aston Villa love to collaborate, and we mean that in the actual, literal sense of the word. We don't mean "collab" in the way that spammers use it when they direct message you on Instagram. We mean conducting business, and that's exactly what is going on, with Ian Maatsen set to join Aston Villa after having spent the second half of this season on loan at Borussia … [Read more...] about Ian Maatsen Set For Aston Villa Medical Ahead of £37.5m Move
Chelsea, Aston Villa Strike £37.5m Deal for Ian Maatsen
Lots of transfer "news" for Chelsea, so far this summer window, but we're still waiting for a real major development. Mostly, it's been stuff related to youth players and early stage negotiating. We do have some news of an imminent sale however. Chelsea and Aston Villa have agreed on a £37.5 million deal for left back Ian Maatsen. Now it's just a matter of getting personal … [Read more...] about Chelsea, Aston Villa Strike £37.5m Deal for Ian Maatsen
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Ian Maatsen, Samu Omorodion
Ian Maatsen is not part of the plan at Chelsea FC, obviously, but where he goes next remains a mystery. The 22-year-old Dutchman spent the second half of this past season on loan at Borussia Dortmund. Maatsen was an integral part of the Dortmund team that made an impressive run to the UEFA Champions League Final. Aston Villa are willing to meet his release clause, according … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Ian Maatsen, Samu Omorodion
Chelsea Send Ian Maatsen on Loan to Borussia Dortmund
Chelsea FC left back Ian Maatsen has departed from Stamford Bridge, in search of more playing time. He'll be on loan for the rest of the season at Borussia Dortmund, his new temporary club announced. This is not the beginning of the end for the 21-year-old at Chelsea, as he recently signed a contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2026. When it comes … [Read more...] about Chelsea Send Ian Maatsen on Loan to Borussia Dortmund
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Ian Maatsen, Alex Matos
The Chelsea winter transfer window is really starting to heat up, as there's talk Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, Ian Maatsen and Alex Matos could all be on the move. It's all part of Stamford Bridge's need to raise money for a.) dealing with Financial Fair Play concerns b.) help fund the next massive spending spree. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Ian Maatsen, Alex Matos
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Ian Maatsen, Trevoh Chalobah
The next edition of the London derby, when Chelsea hosts Arsenal, is just a few days away. We'll start our previews for that in the next couple of days, but for now some transfer talk, covering two players who could be on the move soon- Ian Maatsen and Trevoh Chalobah. Let's start with Maatsen, who is reportedly wanted by FC Barcelona, according to reports in Spain. (side note: … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Ian Maatsen, Trevoh Chalobah