League: Champions League Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Transactions

Johan Manzambi remains sidelined for Aston Villa against Hull City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Johan Manzambi remains sidelined for Aston Villa against Hull City

Summary

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed that midfielder Johan Manzambi will miss Saturday's Premier League match against Hull City. Manzambi is currently training with the group but is not yet ready for match play. He could return for Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Club Brugge or next weekend's match against Nottingham Forest. Brian Madjo also remains unavailable for selection as he continues to recover from an injury, while Amadou Onana is ruled out for the long term. Emery is still determining the availability of new signings Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Leon Goretzka, and Ibrahim Mbaye for the upcoming trip to Hull.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Johan Manzambi will not play against Hull City this Saturday.
•Manzambi could return to the lineup for Tuesday's Champions League match.
•Brian Madjo is expected to remain sidelined for another two weeks.
•Amadou Onana remains out as a long-term injury concern.
•Emery is evaluating squad inclusion for new signings Harwood-Bellis, Goretzka, and Mbaye.

Latest Updates

6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Emery gives update on Aston Villa midfielder ahead of Hull clash

What they're saying

"
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has revealed Johan Manzambi is closing in on a return to action but is not ready to play this weekend.The Switzerland international will not be available for Saturday eveni...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Aston Villa Champions League Soccer