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Boubacar Kamara suffers ‘significant knee ligament injury’, say Aston Villa

12-Feb-2024 18:06:58 | Guardian

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Aston Villa have revealed midfielder Boubacar Kamara suffered a “significant knee ligament injury” against Manchester United.

The 24-year-old sustained the problem in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Villa Park and was replaced in the 65th minute by Moussa Diaby. A club statement on Monday read: “Aston Villa can confirm Boubacar Kamara has suffered a significant knee ligament injury. The midfielder sustained the damage during yesterday’s fixture with Manchester United and has subsequently undergone a scan this morning. Kamara’s condition will be reviewed ahead of a further consultation with a knee specialist.”