João Gomes
AVL
Center Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
Feb 12, 2001 (25)
Right
5'9"
163 lb
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2026/2027 Champions League
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2026/2027 Champions League
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Makes starting XI
Gomes (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.
Analysis: Gomes made his return to the starting lineup after serving his three-match suspension and recovering from the calf discomfort that had kept him out of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie, with coach Unai Emery satisfied he was close enough to 100 percent to hand him an immediate starting role. The midfielder had been absent since being sent off against Brighton on the opening day, and his return gives manager Emery another option in central midfield alongside Boubacar Kamara and Ross Barkley.
Set to return against Tottenham
Gomes is set to return to Aston Villa's squad for Saturday's match against Tottenham after recovering from a calf injury and completing his three-match suspension, according to coach Unai Emery. "But we will see - they are more or less with the group but I must be sure they are 100% for tomorrow."
Analysis: Gomes is expected to return to the squad after missing Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie with calf discomfort, with his suspension also having kept him out of Villa's previous three Premier League matches. Manager Unai Emery will still make final checks on his fitness before kickoff, but the midfielder appears on course to be available for his first league appearance since being sent off against Brighton on the opening day. His return gives Emery another option in central midfield, with Boubacar Kamara and Ross Barkley also competing for minutes.
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