£26m Aston Villa player breaks silent following injury setback before of PL showdown against Fulham.
Diego Carlos, an Aston Villa defender, has broken his silence after suffering another injury setback.
The Brazilian has had some bad luck during his time in the West Midlands, with a damaged Achilles terminating his 2022/23 season before it even began.
Carlos’ injury record has improved significantly this season, with the 30-year-old making 17 appearances under Unai Emery.
However, the £26 million signing suffered a hamstring injury in training this week and is expected to miss more time.
The Villans defender has spoken out for the first time since incurring the injury, ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Fulham.
Diego Carlos breaks Aston Villa’s injury silence. Emery’s team travels to West London hoping to rebound from their recent loss to Manchester United.
However, the Spaniard must rethink his defence, with Carlos joining Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa in the treatment room.
On Saturday morning, the Brazilian wrote to X, “Sorry to be injured again.” Working hard to get back. We have a big game today. Vamos.
Villa will most likely start with Clement Lenglet and Pau Torres in the heart of defence.
Lenglet has recently become a regular, and he has even been linked with a permanent transfer to Villa Park at the end of the season.
Torres is set to make his first start in 2024 after recovering from an ankle injury that hampered his recent progress.
Speaking before of the game, the Villa manager confessed that the mounting injury list is unlike anything he has ever seen.
“I can’t remember a time like this,” he told The Daily Mail.
“This is not an excuse. When injuries occur, I always accept them; nonetheless, this is the worst. We are human, and of course, we will assist the players, especially those with ACL problems.”
He went on to say, “But we have to accept it and keep going.” We stay positive, work hard, and strive to assist the guys who will have opportunities.”
Fortunately, Villa’s recruitment has placed them in a strong position. The fact that Emery has a £33 million signing in the wings demonstrates his team’s depth.
Torres and Lenglet will play critical roles between now and the end of the season. Champions League qualification will remain a top priority if the duo can create a strong connection.
Aston Villa’s burgeoning pool of young talent provides grounds for optimism in the West Midlands.
Cameron Archer, Jacob Ramsey, and Tim Iroegbunam are just a few of the players who have passed through Villa’s developmental system at some point.
A new generation of brilliance may now be emerging.
Unai Emery’s injury history has been widely known. This season, the Spaniard has dealt with a number of first-team absences.
The most notable hit in recent weeks occurred during Aston Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Boubacar Kamara, a 24-year-old French midfielder, was forced off due to an ACL injury that would finish his season.
“Of course, when a player is injured, it makes things more difficult for them as individuals. And when they are injured for an extended period of time, it is the worst thing in football,” Emery told The Athletic.
“We’ve had two injuries for a long time, for all the season, with Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings, and now it’s the same for Boubacar Kamara.”
