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Aston Villa's Amadou Onana undergoes ACL surgery, faces long recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Aston Villa's Amadou Onana undergoes ACL surgery, faces long recovery

Summary

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana is expected to be sidelined for at least nine months following an ACL tear sustained during Belgium's 4-1 victory over the USA in the 2026 World Cup. The injury occurred in the last-16 match held at Seattle’s Lumen Field. Onana underwent surgery performed by renowned French surgeon Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet at Lyon’s Jean-Mermoz clinic. His recovery timeline may allow for a return in April 2027, presenting a significant challenge for Aston Villa as Onana played a key role last season with 38 appearances.

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•Onana sustained an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
•Surgery conducted by Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in Lyon.
•Expected to miss at least nine months of action.
•Might return to play in April 2027.
•Contributed significantly with 38 appearances last season.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana set for 9-month layoff after sustaining ACL tear

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Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana (24) is expected to be sidelined for at least nine months, according to AFP. The 24-year-old Belgium international midfielder sustained an anterior cruciate ligame...
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