Ross Barkley
32-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 2/14/2026
Needs more time
Barkley (knee) is still in need of more time, according to manager Unai Emery. "[Ross] as well is ruled out. He is progressing very well. Ross will need maybe some more time."
ANALYSIS
Barkley is going to remain out with his long-term knee injury, as the midfielder is not yet an option and still a few weeks away, pushing his return into February. The midfielder is yet to train since going down, appearing to need at least another two weeks before that comes. He hasn't played since the end of November, only a loss of depth for Villa.
Barkley is going to remain out with his long-term knee injury, as the midfielder is not yet an option and still a few weeks away, pushing his return into February. The midfielder is yet to train since going down, appearing to need at least another two weeks before that comes. He hasn't played since the end of November, only a loss of depth for Villa.
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Suffers long-term injury
Barkley (undisclosed) is out for the next two to three months due to a knee injury he suffered in Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolves, according to manager Unai Emery. "Ruled out as well is Ross , his injury is more than we expected. I don't know exactly, but maybe 8-10-12 weeks. Hopefully a little bit less."
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Off after 13 minutes.
Barkley was forced off the field after 13 minutes of play due to an injury in Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolves.
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First goal of season from bench appearance
Barkley scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus AFC Bournemouth.
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Features off bench
Barkley (personal) made his first appearance of the season as a substitute in Sunday's 2-1 win against Burnley, confirming he is back fit and available for Aston Villa.
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Still unavailable
Barkley (personal) is out for Sunday's clash with Fulham, despite returning to the training grounds, per manager Unai Emery. "[Ross] Barkley is not available."
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Could head to Championship
Sheffield United are keen on signing Barkley, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Barkley has struggled to play regularly at Aston Villa this season, and it wouldn't be surprising if the talented playmaker decides to leave the club in January looking for a more consistent role elsewhere. Barkley will aim to relaunch his career away from Villa Park, which might be the best course of action for him at this point.
Barkley has struggled to play regularly at Aston Villa this season, and it wouldn't be surprising if the talented playmaker decides to leave the club in January looking for a more consistent role elsewhere. Barkley will aim to relaunch his career away from Villa Park, which might be the best course of action for him at this point.