Aston Villa midfielder Leon Goretzka sustains knee injury until October

Leon Goretzka will be sidelined until October after sustaining a knee injury. The midfielder joined Premier League club Aston Villa this summer following the expiration of his contract at Bayern Munich. Goretzka confirmed the injury on social media, noting that his body reacted negatively to the increased training workload. The midfielder was expected to compete for minutes as he integrated into the Aston Villa squad. His recovery timeline effectively rules him out of availability for his club and potential selection for the national team throughout September. Fans will wait until next month to see the veteran midfielder make his competitive debut in the Premier League.

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