Overview
- Captain John McGinn left in the 18th minute with a knee problem and was replaced by Evann Guessand, who had just returned from the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Emery confirmed the issue involves McGinn’s knee but said there is no formal diagnosis yet.
- Boubacar Kamara remains unavailable with a knee issue, with further updates anticipated this week.
- Amadou Onana could return to training next week, and Ross Barkley is not expected back until February.
- Aston Villa lost 1-0 to Everton, and Emery said the club will work in the coming days to add players during a run that includes away games at Fenerbahce and Newcastle.