Youri Tielemans ruled out for five more weeks with calf injury

Aston Villa have been hit with another setback as midfielder Youri Tielemans is expected to be sidelined for up to five more weeks, according to The Athletic.

The Belgian international remains out with a calf problem that has kept him on the treatment table for several weeks.

Unai Emery’s men are slowly regaining their confidence after a rough start to the season.

The team went without a single win in their first six matches but have since turned things around, claiming four straight victories across all competitions.

Tielemans, 28, sustained the injury during Villa’s goalless draw with Everton on 13 September. He has missed the club’s last six fixtures and is not expected to feature until sometime in mid-November.

The news will come as a huge blow for Emery, who continues to manage several injury concerns within his squad.

Villa’s midfield has been hit hard by fitness problems this season. Both Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara have already endured spells on the sidelines with hamstring injuries, leaving Emery short of options in key areas.

Tielemans’ extended absence adds to that growing list, creating more challenges for the manager as he looks to maintain the team’s recent momentum.

Since joining Villa, Tielemans has established himself as a crucial member of the side.

He was named the club’s Player of the Year for the 2024/25 campaign after a season full of consistency and influence.

Before the injury, he started all four of Villa’s opening league fixtures this season and made an impressive 53 appearances across all competitions last term.

A dynamic, two-footed midfielder, Tielemans is admired for his calmness on the ball, sharp passing, and ability to dictate play from deep positions.

Over the years, he has evolved from a defensive-minded player into a complete box-to-box presence who can also operate as a creative number ten.

His long-range shooting and precision from set pieces make him a constant threat in attack, while his ball-winning skills strengthen Villa’s midfield stability.

Emery will be hopeful that his star midfielder can recover fully during this period, as his return will be vital to sustaining Villa’s improved form and maintaining their push up the table.