Aston Villa star returning to club after injury blow – Big concern for Emery

Midfielder withdrawn from Switzerland squad with calf issue; returning to Aston Villa for assessment.

Johan Manzambi has withdrawn from Switzerland's Nations League squad due to a calf injury. The 21-year-old arrived at the national team camp on Monday already suffering from the complaint, and despite intensive medical care, his condition did not improve sufficiently to allow him to play against Slovenia on Friday or Scotland on Monday.

Manzambi is now returning to Aston Villa for further assessment. The injury appears unrelated to a challenge from Manchester United's Leny Yoro in Sunday's 4-4 draw, with Switzerland's media chief confirming the calf pain was not caused by that incident.

The midfielder has been a key player for Aston Villa since arriving this summer, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 10 games across all competitions. Aston Villa will be hoping the injury does not sideline him for an extended period, as he previously missed 67 days earlier this year with a knee bruise.