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Aston Villa face an anxious wait over Johan Manzambi after Old Trafford injury setback

Aston Villa may be without Johan Manzambi for Switzerland’s upcoming international fixtures. The midfielder suffered a scare to his knee in a dramatic 4-4 draw with Manchester United. The 21-year-old had to leave Sunday’s game at Old Trafford following the…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:15 AM
Aston Villa face an anxious wait over Johan Manzambi after Old Trafford injury setback
Key Things to Know
  • Aston Villa are awaiting medical test results to determine the severity of Johan Manzambi's knee injury.
  • Manzambi was substituted in the 78th minute of Villa's 4-4 draw against Manchester United.
  • The injury makes the midfielder a doubt for Switzerland's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aston Villa are awaiting medical test results to learn the severity of a knee injury suffered by midfielder Johan Manzambi. The 21-year-old was injured after a challenge by Manchester United defender Leny Yoro during Sunday's dramatic 4-4 draw at Old Trafford. Villa manager Unai Emery substituted Manzambi for João Gomes in the 78th minute after the player initially tried to play through the pain.

The setback puts Manzambi's availability for Switzerland's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland in doubt. Aston Villa signed the midfielder in July for a reported €60 million fee, and Emery hopes to have him available when domestic action resumes on November 21 against Sunderland.

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