Aston Villa's Unai Emery offers injury updates after Brighton defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed hope for the return of key players following a 4-0 loss to Brighton. Johan Manzambi, Brian Madjo, and Tammy Abraham missed the match, contributing to the team's struggles. Emery noted that Manzambi has started training on the pitch but may take two weeks to return fully, while Madjo and Abraham have minor injuries and could join training soon. The team is looking to bolster their squad ahead of upcoming fixtures.
- •Aston Villa lost 4-0 to Brighton.
- •Johan Manzambi is two weeks away from returning.
- •Brian Madjo and Tammy Abraham are expected to resume training soon.
- •Emery is looking to have strikers available for upcoming games.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Emery hopeful Aston Villa stars will return soon following dreadful defeat to Brighton
"Unai Emery is hopeful Aston Villa can welcome back several key players soon, following their heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton.Villa were comfortably beaten by Brighton, with Johan Manzambi, Brian Madjo an...
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