TA: Tielemans has relapsed due to calf injury and is expected to be sidelined for another 5 weeks.

According to The Athletic, Tillymans relapsed due to a calf injury and is expected to be out for another 5 weeks. Tilemans was injured in a 0-0 draw with Everton and has since missed all six games in Villa.

Vera has been suffering from injuries in the midfield this season, with Amadu Onana and Bubakar Kamala both missing the game due to hamstring injuries.

Tilemans started in the first four games of this season, and made 53 appearances in all competitions last season. Since joining from Leicester City in June 2023, he has played 103 games for the club, scoring 8 goals and sending 18 assists.

Villa, who has suffered four consecutive defeats in various competitions recently, will play away against Tottenham on October 19.

Tilemans' relapse in injury was a blow to both Vera and Emery. Given his importance of winning the best player in the team last season and his performance in transforming into the core of the team's organizational system, his absence means Villa has to continue to rely on alternatives.

Bogard performed outstandingly during his partnership with McKin. Although Amadou Onana has returned from injury, few people can replicate the unique technical characteristics of Tilemans.

Tilemans is Villa's most penetrating passer, who can not only adjust the rhythm of the game but also has the ability to withstand oppression. The outstanding performance of last season coincided with its long-term health, so the intermittent injuries at the beginning of this season were particularly unfortunate.