March 31st 2024.
The striker for Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins, unfortunately had to be taken out of the game against Wolves after only playing for 45 minutes. Manager Unai Emery is hoping that it's not a serious injury and that Watkins will be back on the field soon.
Despite Watkins' early exit, Villa managed to maintain their fourth-place ranking in the Premier League table and even widened the gap between them and sixth-placed Manchester United. They secured a solid 2-0 win against their West Midlands rivals, with goals from Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa.
However, the victory was not without its setbacks. Watkins' hamstring issue forced him to be replaced by youngster Jhon Duran at half-time. Emery is optimistic that it won't keep Watkins out for too long, but they will have to assess the injury over the next few days.
In his post-match interview with Sky Sports, Emery revealed that Watkins had felt something in his hamstring but was determined to continue playing. The doctor advised against it, and a scan will be done to determine the extent of the injury.
The possibility of losing Watkins, even if it's just for a few days, is a major blow for Villa. They have a tough match against Manchester City coming up on Wednesday, followed by a home game against Brentford on Saturday. Emery will be keeping his fingers crossed for a positive outcome from the scan.
In his post-match press conference, Emery expressed his happiness with the team's performance against Wolves. He mentioned the importance of recovering after their loss to Tottenham in their previous game at Villa Park. The team gradually improved throughout the match and managed to create chances while also keeping the opponents at bay.
Emery also acknowledged the significance of winning in front of the home crowd. He appreciated the support from the fans and was pleased to give them a victory to celebrate. With this win, Villa has shown that they are a strong team and are determined to maintain their position in the Premier League.
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