Fixtures
- Aston Villa Vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers – Sat, Sep 21st 2024, 15:00
Ollie Watkins has been declared fit for Aston Villa’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The striker made way after an hour of Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League, and was later seen on the touchline with ice strapped to his ankle.
But manager Unai Emery has confirmed Watkins is ready and available to face Wolves at Villa Park on Saturday.
“He’s available 100 per cent to play,” said the Spaniard at Friday’s pre-match media conference.
“He had some problems (niggles), like other players, but not relevant.
“He is, of course, sometimes stopping because you have to protect the players. But now he is completely 100 per cent.
“He’s now available tomorrow 100 per cent to play.”
Villa, however, will be without Jaden Philogene for this weekend’s encounter against Wolves as he recovers from injury.
Emery also provided an update on long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara.
“Kamara and Mings are training every day now consistently with the team, they started this week,” added Emery.
“It’s very good news.”
