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Buendia suffers 'significant knee injury'

10 Aug 2023
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Aston Villa say midfielder damaged knee in training and has undergone a scan

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Aston Villa have released a statement saying that Emiliano Buendia has suffered a significant knee ligament injury.

"The midfielder sustained the damage during training yesterday and has subsequently undergone a scan," the statement said.

"Buendia will now be under review ahead of a further consultation with a knee specialist."

The Argentinian had enjoyed a positive season with Villa in 2022/23, after joining from Norwich City in the summer of 2021.

He featured in every Premier League match, scoring five goals and providing two assists. 

Buendia had also been enjoying a great pre-season ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, scoring three goals and providing one assist. 

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Villa start their 2023/24 Premier League away to Newcastle United on Saturday, hoping to build upon the seventh-placed finish that was inspired by Unai Emery's arrival mid-season as head coach. 

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