Aston Villa confirm serious injury to Diego Carlos | OneFootball

Aston Villa confirm serious injury to Diego Carlos | OneFootball

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Joel Sanderson-Murray·15 August 2022

Aston Villa confirm serious injury to Diego Carlos

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Aston Villa have announced that central defender Diego Carlos has ruptured his Achilles tendon and is set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines.

The 29-year-old had to be withdrawn late into the 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday after going down with an injury.


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Manager Steven Gerrard revealed his concerns about the injury post-match, stating: “He looks concerned with it and the medical staff seem concerned and that’s the reason why I’m worried about it.”

The Brazilian arrived at Villa Park from Sevilla this summer for a fee of around €30m.