Alex Moreno has returned to training for Aston Villa, and Jacob Ramsey is close to returning for manager Unai Emery after the international break.
Aston Villa have received a double injury boost, with Alex Moreno returning to training and Jacob Ramsey approaching a comeback for manager Unai Emery after the international break.
Moreno will now compete for minutes when Aston Villa return to the Premier League against Crystal Palace. On September 16, the Eagles will go to Villa Park in search of their first away win over the Villans since December 2013. Crystal Palace have lost four of their last six home games.
Alex Moreno could make his comeback against Crystal Palace.
After recovering Aston Villa’s left-back position following Moreno’s injury, Lucas Digne has had a fairly decent start to the season. Following Emery’s arrival in Birmingham, the 30-year-old had fallen out of favor with the Spaniard. In January, he signed for £13.5 million.
Aston Villa applauded Emery’s decision to purchase Moreno from Real Betis, believing the 30-year-old was a step better from Digne. Emery then started Moreno in 14 of a possible 19 Premier League games. He injured his hamstring in the final game of 2021/22.
Moreno also made an impression on Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, who praised his ‘fantastic’ crosses into Ollie Watkins against West Ham. In 19 appearances, the full-back provided precise balls into the box, resulting in three assists. Last season, Digne has one goal and no assists in 28 games.
Jacob Ramsey hands Unai Emery a double boost in the international break.
Ramsey has also given Emery a lift, as the midfielder is close to returning to play with Aston Villa after an injury. The 22-year-old is yet to play this season after sustaining a foot injury while playing for England’s Under-21s at the 2023 European Championships.
Ramsey is expected to return to full fitness within the next two weeks, according to Aston Villa. He was a key member of their squads last season, appearing in 35 Premier League games. The Birmingham native also had six goals and seven assists while starting 31 games.
