- Aston Villa injury news including the latest updates on Amadou Onana, Alejandro Garnacho, John McGinn and their expected return dates.
Aston Villa are heading into another busy season under Unai Emery after winning the Europa League in last season. With plenty of games ahead across different competitions, keeping the squad fit could be key to Villa maintaining their momentum and competing for their targets this season.
Here is the latest Aston Villa injury news, including the players currently sidelined, their injuries, and expected return dates.
Amadou Onana
Injury: ACL rupture Status: Long-term absence Expected return: Around nine months
Amadou Onana suffered an ACL rupture during Belgium’s World Cup clash against the USA and has since undergone knee surgery in Lyon, according to L’Équipe. The midfielder is now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with the report suggesting he could be out for around nine months.
Johan Manzambi
Injury: Knee Status: Injured Expected return: A few weeks
Johan Manzambi is the club record signing of Villa after his impressive display for the Switzerland national team at the World Cup, but he sustained a knee injury during the World Cup campaign, which will rule him out of the possibility of appearing in the UEFA Super Cup against PSG.
According to The Athletic, the player's injury is not a long-term injury, and he is expected to be available within a few weeks.
Alejandro Garnacho
Injury: Facial injury Status: Injured Expected return: Expected around Premier League opener
The new addition to Villa's attack faced a facial injury and a bloodied mouth during Aston Villa's preseason match against BG Pathum United in Thailand on August 3, 2026.
Garnacho is expected to miss the remainder of preseason, with his availability for the UEFA Super Cup also in doubt. He is, however, expected to be available for Villa's Premier League opener.
Leon Bailey
Injury: Muscular tightness/strain Status: Injured Expected return: To be confirmed
Bailey has been sidelined during preseason with muscular tightness and strains. His return timeline remains unclear, while his future at Villa is also uncertain amid reported interest from Hull City.
John McGinn
Injury: Knee concern Status: Injured Expected return: Expected for Premier League opener
The villa captain luckily escaped a long-term injury after awkwardly landing on his left knee during a pre-season friendly against BG Pathum United in Thailand. As per The Athletic, he is expected to be available for the start of the Premier League campaign after the scans cleared him of major damage.