Morgan Rogers Provides Aston Villa with Key Injury Update Before Season Opener

Aston Villa has received encouraging news regarding Morgan Rogers’ fitness ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle on August 16. The talented forward, who was one of Villa’s standout players last season, suffered an ankle injury during a friendly against Roma but is now viewed as a potential participant in the season opener.

Rogers appeared to be in discomfort after he limped off during Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over Roma, raising concerns about his availability. However, Villa’s coaching staff remain optimistic that he will recover in time for the game, despite him missing upcoming friendly matches against Marseille and Villarreal. He is currently nursing a sore ankle.

In addition to Rogers’ situation, Villa has secured a new contract extension for French defender Lucas Digne, who is now tied to the club through 2028, reinforcing his importance within the squad.

Recent Pre-Season Performance

The team has shown mixed results in pre-season preparations, beginning with losses to Walsall and Hansa before embarking on a four-match unbeaten streak. Recent results include a convincing win over Roma, a victory over St Louis, and two draws against Frankfurt and Nashville.

Villa is also looking to finalize contract extensions for Rogers and captain John McGinn, amidst interest from other clubs like Everton and Newcastle in the midfielder.