OneFootball
Joel Sanderson-Murray·15 August 2022
OneFootball
Joel Sanderson-Murray·15 August 2022
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The 29-year-old had to be withdrawn late into the 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday after going down with an injury.
Aston Villa can confirm Diego Carlos has ruptured his Achilles tendon. We're all with you, Diego. 💜–
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.