EMI BUENDIA could miss the entire season after suffering a knee ligament injury.
Aston Villa have confirmed the midfielder has undergone a scan just days before their Premier League opener.
GettyEmi Buendia has suffered a knee ligament injury[/caption]
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In a statement, the club said: “Aston Villa can confirm Emi Buendía has suffered a significant knee ligament injury.
“The midfielder sustained the damage during training yesterday and has subsequently undergone a scan.
“Buendía will now be under review ahead of a further consultation with a knee specialist.”
Villa are set to begin their Premier League campaign away to Newcastle on Saturday.
The club will also be competing in Europe for the first time in 13 years following their seventh place finish last season.
They will face either Hibernian or Luzern in the Europa Conference League play-off round later this month.
Buendia moved to Villa Park in 2021, signing from Norwich for £33million.
He was in fine form under Unai Emery last season, playing all of the club’s league matches and chipping in with five goals and two assists.
GettyEmi Buendia has undergone a scan on the injury[/caption]
The 26-year-old had also found the net three times during pre-season this summer.
Villa have been busy in the transfer market ahead of the new campaign.
Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans have all joined the club ahead of their return to Europe.
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