Aston Villa confirm Tyrone Mings has suffered ‘significant’ knee injury

Aston Villa have confirmed that defender Tyrone Mings has suffered a ‘significant’ knee injury in their match against Newcastle United on Saturday. The England international was stretchered off from the field after damaging his knee during the first half of the match and has now undergone scans which have revealed he will require surgery ahead of a lengthy rehabilitation process.

Mings was left in agonising pain during the first half after battling for a 50-50 with Alexander Isak. The innocuous nature of the collision made it all the more concerning and Villa fans feared the worst after Emi Buendia sustained an ACL tear earlier this month.

Villa signed Pau Torres in a £45m deal earlier this summer, with Unai Emery planning to pair the Spaniard with Mings. However, the club may now move into the market for a new defender given Mings is likely to miss a large chunk of the campaign.

Captain John McGinn says losing Mings is a huge blow but there’s ‘no excuses’ for Villa this season.

‘Tyrone is a huge player for us,’ said the Scot. ‘A leader. After losing Emi [Buendia], it is a bitter bow and we are keeping our fingers crossed for him. It is devastating to see him like that.’

What does this mean for Aston Villa?

The loss of Mings is a huge blow for Aston Villa and could have major implications for their season. Mings has been an integral part of their defence since joining from Bournemouth in 2019 and his absence will leave a huge void in the team.

Villa may now be forced to look into the transfer market for a new defender, although they may be reluctant to spend too much money given their current financial situation. However, they may have no choice if they are to remain competitive this season.

What does this mean for Tyrone Mings?

The injury is a major setback for Mings who was hoping to build on his impressive performances last season. He had established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and was being tipped for an England call up in the near future.

Mings will now face a lengthy spell on the sidelines and will have to go through a tough rehabilitation process before he can return to action. It remains to be seen how long it will take him to recover from the injury but it could be several months before he is back playing again.

Conclusion

Aston Villa have confirmed that defender Tyrone Mings has suffered a ‘significant