Aston Villa, preparing to host Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League, has faced an injury setback. During the English side's Premier League match against Brentford in the 6th week, left-back Matteo Ruggeri was forced to leave the game at the end of the first half.
Aston Villa drew 2-2 at home against Brentford. The visitors took the lead in the 10th minute with a goal from Yegor Yarmoliuk. Aston Villa responded two minutes later through Nicolas Jackson.
Unai Emery's side took a 2-1 lead in the 77th minute with a goal from John McGinn, but Brentford equalized in the 79th minute through Kristoffer Ajer. The match ended 2-2, bringing Aston Villa's points total to 5 and Brentford's to 10.
Speaking after the match, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery commented on Ruggeri's condition, stating, "Ruggeri has a hamstring injury."
Emery noted that the 24-year-old player's health status would be clarified following tests to be conducted on Sunday. Whether Ruggeri will be included in the squad for the Fenerbahçe match remains uncertain.
Aston Villa and Fenerbahçe will face each other in the 2nd week of the UEFA Champions League. The match, to be played on Wednesday, October 14, will kick off at 22:00.
News Source: 12punto
