Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered a serious knee injury while representing Belgium at the World Cup. The 22-year-old was forced off midway through the first half of Belgium's 4-1 victory over the United States in a last-16 match in Seattle, and was later seen on crutches wearing a brace on his right knee.
Injury Details
Onana went down in the 19th minute, clutching his right knee in apparent pain. He attempted to continue playing but was substituted just two minutes later. After the match, Belgium coach Rudi Garcia confirmed the severity of the injury, calling it the 'one dark cloud' over an otherwise dominant performance.
'It's not good news for him as an individual or for us as a team,' Garcia said. 'I do have the feeling that he is out.' Belgium are scheduled to face Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, but Onana is now expected to miss the remainder of the tournament.
Impact on Aston Villa
Onana's latest setback will cause concern at Aston Villa, as the midfielder has endured a series of injuries since joining the club from Everton for £50 million two years ago. The new Premier League season is approaching, and Villa will be hoping for a swift recovery for their key player. The club is likely to assess the extent of the damage in the coming days, with further medical evaluations expected.
