Aston Villa suffer blow with midfielder Boubacar Kamara ‘set to miss the rest of the season’ due to a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury
- Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara is set to be out for the rest of the season
- Kamara suffered suspected ACL injury during Villa’s loss to Manchester United
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Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury.
As reported by The Athletic, Kamara suffered the injury during Villa’s 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United on Sunday.
Kamara had to be substituted in the 65th minute, with Leon Bailey replacing him.
The injury to Kamara represents a blow for Unai Emery‘s Villa in their quest to secure a top four finish.
Kamara previously suffered a knee ligament injury in 2022.
Aston Villa’s Boubacar Kamara is set to miss the rest of the season with a suspected ACL injury
The news regarding Kamara is a blow for Unai Emery as Villa aim for a top four finish
In total, France international Kamara has made 56 appearances for Villa so far.
Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia remain sidelined with long-term injuries, while John Duran is also out and Ezri Konsa has a knee problem.
Following their defeat to United, Villa remain in fifth place in the Premier League, one point behind Tottenham, who are fourth.
There was some positive news for Villa on Monday, however, with Bailey signing a new contract with the club.
Kamara had to be substituted after suffering the injury in Villa’s loss to Manchester United
