Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins (29) has escaped a serious injury scare after a painful collision with the goalpost during England’s 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night. The England forward, who had earlier scored his side’s second goal, suffered the impact while stretching to meet a low cross late in the first half, crashing heavily into the post instead of the ball.

Watkins immediately went down clutching his leg, prompting urgent attention from England’s medical staff. The incident looked concerning, with television cameras avoiding close replays as team-mates and fans feared a potential knee injury. After several tense moments, Watkins was able to stand and continue playing until halftime, though he was visibly limping.

Following the match, England head coach Thomas Tuchel offered a reassuring update, confirming that Watkins’ injury was painful but not serious. “He’s OK,” Tuchel said. “It was very, very painful, but as I understand it now, it’s only painful — no harm done.”

The early assessment suggests that Watkins avoided structural damage to his knee, with the injury expected to be a minor impact issue rather than ligament damage. Both Aston Villa and England staff are optimistic he will make a quick recovery, though he may undergo further evaluation to rule out any lingering bruising or inflammation. (Source: Daily Mail)

Update Monday 13 october 2025

Ollie Watkins is returning to Aston Villa.The striker hasn’t fully recovered from the knock he sustained (Source: Matt Maher, Express & Star).

Update Friday 17 October 2025

🎙️|Unai Emery: “Tomorrow we will train again, and normally he will be ready for Sunday” (Source: Aston Villa)

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