Emery offers vague update on Jackson and Manzambi's availability at Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gave a non-committal response when asked about the fitness and availability of Nicolas Jackson and Manzambi.

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Aston Villa·Manager·2026-10-30 14:33 UTC

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gave a non-committal response when asked about the fitness and availability of Nicolas Jackson and Manzambi. The update left their status for upcoming matches unclear.

Why it mattersEmery's vague comments leave Villa's availability of Nicolas Jackson and Manzambi unclear ahead of their next fixtures, with the club sitting ninth in the Premier League after eight matches.

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