Aston Villa move to tie down Buendia before Viking test
Villa risk empty seats again for Viking after 34,705 attended the 6-0 Fenerbahce win. High ticket prices and lower fan interest in lesser-known opponents are cited.
Emery said Johan Manzambi will miss Villa’s Champions League tie with Viking FK with a small injury, and outlined Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s expected return.
Former coach Federico Valente hailed Villa’s €60m move for Johan Manzambi after his bright start, but said he could one day earn a transfer to Manchester City, Chelsea or Tottenham.
Carragher has backed Villa to beat Viking 3-0. Emery's side could become the second-fastest club to reach 20 European Cup-Champions League wins with victory at Villa Park.
Villa are tipped to make six changes against Viking, with Nicolas Jackson benched. Barkley, Lindelof, Bogarde, Mbaye, Garnacho and Abraham could come in for Emery's side.
Emi Buendia is close to a new Villa deal until 2029 after positive talks, with Emery keen to secure the midfielder following his revival and key goals against Freiburg and Tottenham.
