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Confirmed: Aston Villa’s Diego Carlos out until 2023, ruptured Achilles on home debut vs. Everton

Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa checks on the injured Diego Carlos during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on...

Just six weeks into his spell in England, disaster has struck for Aston Villa’s £26m summer signing Diego Carlos in the form of a long-term Achilles injury sustained during their 2-1 home win over Frank Lampard’s Everton on Saturday afternoon. Set to be sidelined for six months or more, this news means he misses the chance to crack the Brazil squad for the Qatar World Cup. Continue reading “Confirmed: Aston Villa’s Diego Carlos out until 2023, ruptured Achilles on home debut vs. Everton”