Uefa europa league round

UEFA Europa League Round: Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has confirmed that club captain John McGinn could return to the matchday squad for their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United on Sunday after recovering from a knee injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks.

McGinn suffered the injury during Villa’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Everton in January. Before that setback, the Scottish midfielder had been an ever-present figure in Villa’s Premier League campaign this season, featuring in every league match and playing a crucial role in the team’s midfield.

Speaking ahead of Villa’s UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first-leg encounter against Lille OSC, Emery confirmed that McGinn has returned to full training and travelled with the squad to France, raising hopes of an imminent comeback.