Johan Manzambi injury update as Aston Villa star sent home from international duty

Manzambi withdrawn from Switzerland duty with a calf injury sustained at Manchester United; his availability for Villa's next match is uncertain.

Johan Manzambi has been ruled out of Switzerland's upcoming Nations League matches against Slovenia and Scotland due to a calf injury. The 21-year-old midfielder, a £60 million summer signing from Freiburg, picked up the knock during Aston Villa's 4-4 draw with Manchester United on October 19, when he was forced off in the 78th minute following a challenge from defender Leny Yoro.

Manzambi joined the Swiss national team camp already carrying the injury but intensive medical treatment failed to improve his condition sufficiently. In agreement with Aston Villa, he has been sent back to his club on Friday for further assessments and recovery.

It remains unclear whether Manzambi will be available when the international break ends. Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Saturday, November 21, against Sunderland at Villa Park. The midfielder has made a strong start to his Villa career with two goals and three assists in six league starts.