Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana out for nine months after ACL surgery

Published Jul 22, 01:34 AM UTC

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Aston Villa and Belgian international midfielder Amadou Onana will be sidelined for nine months after undergoing surgery on Tuesday in Lyon for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The 24-year-old was injured on July 7 in Seattle during a World Cup round of 16 match, which Belgium won 4-1 against the United States. Onana, a former Lille and Everton player with 33 caps for Belgium, will undergo his long rehabilitation at Aston Villa. His extended absence forces the club to revise their midfield plans for the upcoming season.

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Aston Villa and Amadou Onana have been dealt a significant blow. The 24-year-old Belgian international midfielder will be sidelined for nine months after undergoing surgery on Tuesday in Lyon for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to AFP.

Onana was injured on July 7 in Seattle during the World Cup round of 16 match, which the Red Devils won 4-1 against the United States. The former Lille player now sees his season abruptly halted and will undergo his long rehabilitation at his English club.

Key Details

Player: Amadou Onana (24 years old)
Injury: Ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, right knee
Surgery: Performed in Lyon on Tuesday
Recovery time: Nine months
Injury date: July 7, 2026
Match: World Cup round of 16, Belgium vs. United States (4-1)

Impact on Club and Player

A starter for the Belgian national team (33 caps, 1 goal), Onana was trained at Hamburg and previously played for Everton. His several-month unavailability forces Aston Villa to revise their plans in midfield, as the club's medical staff prepares to support him through this long-term recovery process.

Published on 21/07/2026 at 14:47 — Updated on 21/07/2026 at 14:48

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Original headline: Aston Villa : le grave verdict est tombé pour Amadou Onana

Original language: FR

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