Aston Villa have been hit hard by injuries, with Wesley and Tom Heaton both picking up season-ending injuries in recent months.However, their luck may be turning, as The Athletic journalist Gregg Evans has reported that John McGinn will be back training on the grass.It is suggested that this should be the next step of a speedy recovery, which has led to the delight of many Villa fans.
One fan exclaimed that this is “great news”, while another suggested “this could literally be the difference between us staying up or going down”.
In the 18 Premier League matches that he has played this campaign, the Scotsman has recorded three goals and two assists – a tally that includes Villa’s first goal back in the Premier League.
Did he really play for us?! No Villa fan has managed to name all of these obscure Villans….
He also averages 1.5 key passes, 2.3 dribbles and 2.5 tackles per game, so it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that they are excited about “McGinniesta” being closer to a return.
One individual decided to take the fight to January loan arrival Danny Drinkwater who has been far from convincing in his time at Villa Park so far.
Since entering the club, the former Leicester man has achieved an average match rating of a woeful 5.74, via WhoScored. He’s yet to have a hand in any goals either.
While suggestions of a title or Champions League push may be said in jest, there is excitement about the idea that he could help them push up the table.
Villa sit one point ahead of West Ham United and Watford ahead of the Hammers’ match against Manchester City, so it is vital that they begin getting more points on the board.
The general consensus seems to be that McGinn is the man who can help them do that.
Meanwhile, a struggling Villa man has been backed by a pundit.