September 20th 2024.
During Aston Villa's match against Young Boys, Ollie Watkins was taken off the field after playing for an hour. However, there's some good news for Villa fans as their coach, Unai Emery, provided a positive update on Watkins' injury ahead of their upcoming Premier League game against Wolves on Saturday.
Last weekend, Watkins showed his goal-scoring prowess in Villa's comeback victory against Everton. However, during their midweek Champions League triumph over Young Boys, he had to be substituted after an hour due to an injury. But Emery assured fans that the injury is not severe and Watkins will be fit to start against their neighboring rivals.
Emery also mentioned that they sometimes have to protect their players by taking them off the field, but now Watkins is completely fit and available to play. Even if there's any change in his condition before the game, Emery has the option of turning to Jhon Duran, who has been in excellent form this season. The former Arsenal boss expressed his satisfaction with Duran's progress and is confident in his abilities.
After being substituted, Watkins was seen with ice strapped to his right ankle, but there's nothing to worry about as Duran took his place on the field for the remaining 30 minutes. Emery also mentioned that Watkins has been a valuable asset to the team, not just as a striker, but also with his overall contribution to scoring goals and making an impact. The coach also revealed that their goal is to have Watkins in the starting lineup, but it's uncertain if he will start in the upcoming game or in the future. Emery also has the option of playing Duran and Watkins together, or even having Duran as the lone striker.
The coach also praised Watkins' commitment to the team, especially after a tough summer. He believes that Watkins is now fully focused and everything is going according to plan. With Watkins' dedication and hard work, Emery is confident that the team will continue to perform well in the upcoming games.
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