Aston Villa have received a positive injury boost during the international break, with Brian Madjo and Leon Goretzka both travelling to Spain as Unai Emery’s squad prepares for a friendly against Sevilla.
Villa have taken advantage of the Premier League’s international break by travelling to Spain for a training camp. Emery’s side will face Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Friday at 7.30pm, with a number of players away on international duty.
However, Madjo and Goretzka have joined the travelling group after previously being sidelined with injuries.
Madjo and Goretzka included in Villa squad
Madjo enjoyed an impressive pre-season and scored Aston Villa’s goal in the defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.
The forward had been expected to return to full training during the international break, and his inclusion in the Spain trip suggests he is progressing towards a return to competitive action.
Goretzka, meanwhile, suffered a knee injury during training after joining Villa and increasing his workload following a period out of action.
The Germany international previously explained that his body had reacted to the increased training load after his time away from football.
“It’s frustrating, but I need this little break now to come back at full strength.”
Goretzka also said he intended to use the international break to recover fully before returning ready to compete for Villa.
Aston Villa preparing for Brentford return
The presence of both players in the travelling squad provides encouragement ahead of Aston Villa’s return to Premier League action.
Villa are due to face Brentford at Villa Park on 10 October, and their inclusion in the Spain training camp indicates that both players could be available to Emery for that fixture.
The friendly against Sevilla will therefore provide an opportunity for Villa’s coaching staff to assess the condition of the returning players after their respective injury setbacks.
With several members of the squad away representing their countries, the Spain camp also gives Emery the chance to continue preparations with the players available to him.
Villa receive timely injury boost
Madjo and Goretzka returning to the group represents a positive development for Aston Villa during the international break.
Neither player has been confirmed as definitely fit for the Brentford match, but their involvement in the trip to Spain suggests their recoveries are moving in the right direction.
The Sevilla friendly could provide another important step as Villa prepare to resume their Premier League campaign at Villa Park.
Questions Aston Villa fans may be asking
Why have Brian Madjo and Leon Goretzka travelled to Spain with Aston Villa?
Both players have been recovering from injuries and have been included in Aston Villa’s travelling squad for the training camp in Spain.
When will Aston Villa play Sevilla?
Aston Villa are scheduled to face Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Friday at 7.30pm.
Will Madjo and Goretzka play against Brentford?
Their inclusion in the Spain trip indicates they could be available, but the supplied report does not definitively confirm their availability for the Premier League match.
When do Aston Villa return to Premier League action?
Aston Villa are due to host Brentford at Villa Park on 10 October.
The Aston Villa News BR verdict
The return of Brian Madjo and Leon Goretzka to the travelling squad is an encouraging development for Aston Villa.
Both players have missed time through injury, so their involvement in the Spain training camp gives Unai Emery an opportunity to assess their progress ahead of the Premier League’s return.
Their availability for Brentford has not been definitively confirmed, but travelling with the squad represents a significant step towards a return to first-team action.
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