Aston Villa's Amadou Onana Faces 9-Month Layoff After ACL Tear
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana is set for a 9-month layoff after sustaining an ACL tear. The 24-year-old Belgium international midfielder will undergo surgery and target a return to action in April 2027.
What happened?
Amadou Onana sustained an ACL tear in his right knee during the Red Devils' 4-1 win over the USA in the 2026 World Cup last-16 round in Seattle's Lumen Field. The 24-year-old Belgium international midfielder will undergo surgery and target a return to action in April 2027.
Why it matters for Aston Villa
Onana's injury is a considerable blow for Unai Emery's Aston Villa, given his importance for the team. The midfielder featured 38 times for the Birmingham-based club last season.
What comes next?
Onana will undergo surgery at Lyon's Jean-Mermoz clinic on Tuesday, performed by renowned French surgeon Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet. The 24-year-old midfielder is expected to be sidelined for at least nine months, which could put his return to action in April 2027.
Aston Villa currently sits 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDLL. The team is 20 points behind leaders Arsenal and has a goal difference of +7. Their last result was a 1-2 win over Manchester City on 2026-05-24. Aston Villa's next fixture is against Chelsea on 2026-12-19.
As Aston Villa continues to navigate the Premier League, the team will need to find a suitable replacement for Onana. The midfielder's injury is a significant setback for the team, but they will need to focus on their upcoming fixtures and find a way to overcome this challenge.
In related news, Aston Villa currently sits 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDLL. The team is 20 points behind leaders Arsenal and has a goal difference of +7. Their last result was a 1-2 win over Manchester City on 2026-05-24. Aston Villa's next fixture is against Chelsea on 2026-12-19.
