{"id":377581,"date":"2026-01-18T22:49:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T22:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/377581\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T22:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T22:49:15","slug":"aston-villa-suffer-major-injury-blow-in-everton-clash-as-problems-pile-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/377581\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa suffer major injury blow in Everton clash as problems pile up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unai Emery’s injury concerns are piling up after another one of his midfielders suffered an injury\"John<\/p>\n

John McGinn of Aston Villa suffered an injury against Everton(Image: Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Aston Villa have suffered a fresh injury concern as John McGinn was forced off in the first half against Everton.<\/a><\/p>\n

The captain called for medical assistance from the Villa<\/a> staff while holding his right knee.<\/p>\n

After a period of assessment, McGinn hobbled off around the side of the pitch before leaving the field.<\/p>\n

His injury comes as a significant blow to Unai Emery<\/a>, who is already without three midfielders due to injury.<\/p>\n

Boubacar Kamara is nursing a knee problem after coming off against Tottenham, while Amadou Onana remains sidelined.<\/p>\n

The Belgian could return to training next week, but Ross Barkley is also unavailable, with his return not expected until February.<\/p>\n

Evann Guessand replaced McGinn in the 18th minute, making his return from the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n

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