Aston Villa started the season poorly, before a superb run of form saw them climb up the table to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City. They scored impressive wins over Arsenal and Chelsea. As well as showing class in this run of games, they showed toughness, which helped them grind out results. A key component of their excellent form, which has helped them to third in the Premier League, has been Matty Cash. The Athletic are reporting that Cash will now miss the next two games for Villa due to a knee injury.
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Villa’s season has been highly impressive so far, but the acid test is how they perform in the back end of this season.
In their last five Premier League games, they have suffered two defeats, and it’s vital Unai Emery’s men don’t fall away and miss out on Champions League qualification for next season.
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They are still in the FA Cup and will face Newcastle in the fourth round. A deep run in the cup would be great for The Holte End faithful.
Matty Cash Suffers Knee Injury
The Athletic reports that Matty Cash will miss Villa’s next two games with a knee injury. The scan showed inflammation around the knee, but no serious damage, which will be a huge boost to Emery.
The right-back, described previously by his manager as “Very Important,” will miss his team’s game against Brighton & Hove Albion on February 11 and the club’s FA Cup clash against Newcastle United on February 14.
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Emery appears to be short of cover at right-back, so it’s expected that midfielder Lamare Bogarde will play at right-back until Cash returns. Bogarde’s last appearance at right back was a tough one, with Villa losing 4-1 away to Arsenal.
Villa will be eager to get Cash back in the team. He has made 32 appearances this season, in all competitions. He has scored three goals and contributed four assists for his team.
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