Villa's Manzambi pulls out of Switzerland duty after United clash
Johan Manzambi has withdrawn from the Switzerland squad with a calf injury and returned to Aston Villa for further assessment. The 21‑year‑old was signed for £60 million from Freiburg in the summer and arrived on international duty already carrying the issue.
After Villa’s 4‑4 draw with Manchester United, he was forced off in the 78th minute following a heavy challenge from Leny Yoro at Old Trafford.
Switzerland had initially expected him to feature in the Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland, but the federation has now ruled him out of both matches. The official statement said he joined the camp on Monday with a calf injury, that intensive treatment has not improved his condition, and that, in agreement with Aston Villa, he will return to the club on Friday.
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Midfield options in doubt
At Villa he has settled quickly under Unai Emery, scoring two goals and providing three assists in six Premier League starts. Emery will hope the club’s medical staff can deliver better news before Villa’s next league game at home to Sunderland on Saturday, 21 November.
For now the injury leaves Emery short of certainty, with the club opting to wait, assess and hope the damage is limited.