Emery on Goretzka injury: «It’s frustrating»

Unai Emery acknowledged that Leon Goretzka is still without a first appearance for Aston Villa, following a knee injury that has kept the German midfielder sidelined. As noted by L’Équipe, the coach pointed to the setback as a key reason behind the delay.

The knee injury persists

Emery described the situation as frustrating, explaining that the problem has been affecting the timeline for the midfielder’s return. His message was that the club wants to be able to rely on him quickly, given what he brings to the group.

What Emery is looking for

The Aston Villa boss stressed the value of Goretzka’s experience, his qualities on the pitch and his mentality, hoping those traits can soon translate into minutes for the team. However, the report does not include a specific return date, so at the moment it’s a wait for the rehabilitation to progress to the point where he can finally make his debut.

For now, Emery’s comments set the tone: the intention is a quick comeback, but the knee remains the determining factor.