Aston Villa’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a blow with the news that Boubacar Kamara has suffered a serious knee ligament injury. This setback is likely to keep him out for the rest of the season and could also prevent him from being selected for the French squad at the European Championship in June, despite being on the fringes of Didier Deschamps’ team.
Kamara sustained the injury during Villa’s recent defeat to Manchester United, and subsequent scans have confirmed the extent of the ligament damage. His absence will be sorely felt in the midfield, as he has become a key player since joining the club from Marseille in the 2022 offseason. Douglas Luiz, who usually plays in a more attacking role, may need to adapt and take on a deeper position for the remainder of the campaign.
Aston Villa have stated on their official website that Kamara’s condition will be reassessed before consulting with a knee specialist, highlighting the seriousness of the injury. This will undoubtedly be a major concern for manager Unai Emery.
While Villa have other talented midfielders to choose from, none possess the same ability as Kamara to disrupt the opposition’s play and contribute in all areas of the pitch. Currently sitting in fifth place in the Premier League, just one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham, Villa also have a five-point advantage over sixth-placed United. The top four teams secure automatic qualification for the Champions League, with the possibility of the fifth-placed team also qualifying depending on the performance of English clubs in European competitions this season.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com