Unai Emery has revealed Jhon Duran is close to starting for Aston Villa after his electric form so far this season. The 20-year-old has started three league games since he joined the club in January 2023,

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been substituted off in the 60th minute with what seemed to be an ankle injury during his team’s 3-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions League.

Unai Emery has played down the severity of Ollie Watkins ’ ankle injury after Aston Villa ’s 3-0 win against BSC Young Boys in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Villa got off to the perfect start in the new Champions League format as goals from Youri Tielemans, Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana sealed a deserved victory for Emery’s side in Bern.

Unai Emery gave updates on Ollie Watkins and Jaden Philogene in his pre-match press conference ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Wolves on Saturday (3pm kick-off)

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins was spotted with an ice pack on his feet during their game against Young Boys.

Ollie Watkins scored twice and Jhon Duran netted a wonder goal as Aston Villa came from two goals down to beat Everton 3-2 at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins could still return for their Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon, after being spotted with an ice pack on his ankle after his substitution in the Champions League on Tuesday - with GIVEMESPORT sources suggesting that he is set to 'be looked at' on Wednesday with a view to featuring over the weekend.