Emery Gives Positive Villa Injury Updates Before Leeds Game

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery provided optimistic injury updates ahead of his team's Premier League match against Leeds United on Sunday at Elland Road, with most players returning from international duty expected to be available despite recent knocks.

Four Villa squad members—Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash, Amadou Onana and Lamare Bogarde—sustained minor issues while representing their countries during the break. Konsa withdrew from England's squad after experiencing calf tightness, Cash was rested by Poland due to training discomfort, and Onana sat out Belgium's match as a precaution. Bogarde also picked up a problem, though details were limited. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Emery indicated that Konsa, Cash and Bogarde had rejoined training and appeared fit to feature. "They are training," Emery said. "The others will train tomorrow in the last session and everyone could be available."

Onana remains the primary concern, with Emery noting the midfielder would undergo a final assessment during Saturday's session. "Amadou is the only player who we will see tomorrow if he can play," the manager added. "He is progressing well." Centre-back Tyrone Mings is...