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Goretzka Finally Available to Help Emery and Make a Timely Champions League Return to Villa Park

Leon Goretzka is Ready to Begin Aston Villa’s rebuilt squad will have the added support of a Champions League winner in their squad for Wednesday’s game with Fenerbahçe, after Unai Emery confirmed German international Leon Goretzka is finally available. “Leon…

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Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Unai Emery confirmed Leon Goretzka is in Aston Villa's squad for Wednesday's Champions League match against Fenerbahce.
Goretzka joined Aston Villa from Bayern Munich on a free transfer during the summer window.
A knee issue caused by increased training workloads had delayed the midfielder's debut for Villa.

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed that midfielder Leon Goretzka is available for selection in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Fenerbahce. The 31-year-old German international joined Villa from Bayern Munich on a free transfer during the summer. However, his debut was delayed due to a knee issue caused by his body reacting to increased workload.

Goretzka brings substantial European experience to the rebuilt squad, having made 74 Champions League appearances and won the competition in 2020. Aston Villa enter the fixture seeking to build on a victory at Club Brugge as they host an experienced Fenerbahce team.

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