Aston Villa Football Club has officially announced details of their upcoming training camp in Spain, including a friendly match against a La Liga opponent. The squad will depart today for a three-day training session abroad.
Friendly Match Details Confirmed
Unai Emery's team will face Spanish club Elche on Friday, March 27, at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia. The match is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 AM local time. Elche, managed by Eder Sarabia, currently occupies the 17th position in La Liga standings.
International Absences Noted
The traveling squad will be without several key players who are away on international duty. Matty Cash is representing Poland, while Victor Lindelöf and Leon Bailey are with Sweden and Jamaica respectively. Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers will join the England national team setup.
Additional absentees include Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana with Belgium in the United States, Lucas Digne with France, John McGinn with Scotland for home friendlies, Emi Martinez with Argentina, and Lamare Bogarde with the Netherlands Under-21 squad.
Upcoming Fixture Schedule
Aston Villa currently have an 18-day break between matches following their recent victory over West Ham United. Their next competitive fixture is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, when they face Bologna in the Europa League.
The club then has seven remaining Premier League matches to complete their domestic campaign. Securing a top-five finish would represent a significant achievement, potentially qualifying them for Champions League football next season.
Training Camp Benefits
The Spanish training camp provides an opportunity for squad development and tactical preparation during the international break. With several first-team players absent, it allows coaching staff to work with remaining squad members and potentially integrate younger players into first-team training routines.
The friendly match against Elche offers valuable match practice ahead of crucial fixtures in both European and domestic competitions. Maintaining match fitness during the break could prove advantageous as Villa approach the business end of the season.
