Aston Villa lose Ollie Watkins to injury as they slip to defeat at Wolves
Aston Villa decision to sell Jhon Duran could have backfired immediately as Ollie Watkins suffered an apparent injury in a 2-0 defeat to Wolves.
Duran sold Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday leave Watkins. Whom Arsenal made a bid earlier in the week, as the only recognised striker at the club.
But he did not return after half-time at Molineux due to an apparent groin injury in a game. Which was settle by goals from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Matheus Cunha.
Villa are desperately trying to add players before Monday’s transfer deadline, with a deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford almost complete, and their need for reinforcements intensified on Saturday.
They endured another Champions League hangover as they failed to win for the seventh time after a midweek European adventure this season.
Wolves were excellent value for their victory, arresting a four-match losing streak, to move out of the relegation zone.
Unai Emery made four substitutions at เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย half-time and saw Donyell Malan have a goal chalked out for offside, but his side were deservedly beaten.
Villa were back in action less than 72 hours after their breathless win over Celtic and the hangover hit them hard as they fell behind in the 12th minute.
The hosts battled hard to win the ball, allowing Pablo Sarabia to slide in Bellegarde, who fizzed in an effort which flew past Emiliano Martinez at the near post.
Villa had played twice since Wolves were last in action and it was obvious as Vitor Pereira’s side outmuscled and outfought their visitors, playing with aggression.
And it was that intensity that fashioned a brilliant chance to go 2-0 up in the 36th minute.
Nelson Semedo won a 50-50 challenge with Morgan Rogers and, from a long ball over the top, Cunha fought off Boubacar Kamara’s challenge and raced in on goal, only to be denied by Martinez.