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title: "Maatsen returns to Aston Villa squad after ankle injury absence"
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description: "Aston Villa player Ian Ethan Maatsen has recovered from an ankle injury that kept him out for 7 days, making him ready to face Newcastle United in the English…"
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# Maatsen returns to Aston Villa squad after ankle injury absence

Aston Villa player Ian Ethan Maatsen has recovered from an ankle injury that kept him out for 7 days, making him ready to face Newcastle United in the English Premier League.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 17 October 2026، 00:21 ، updated 21:52 Saudi time

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Maatsen returns to Aston Villa squad after ankle injury absence

[Aston Villa](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/aston-villa-208) player [Ian Ethan Maatsen](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/ian-ethan-maatsen-5947) has become available again after recovering from an ankle injury.

The player had been absent from his team since 10 October 2026 due to this injury, before returning to training on 17 October 2026, after an absence lasting 7 days.

Aston Villa are preparing to face Newcastle United in matchday 7 of the English Premier League for the 2026/27 season.

The match is scheduled to take place on 17 October 2026 at 19:30 Damascus time at Newcastle United's stadium.

The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS.

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