John McGinn
31-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 3/4/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
McGinn was ever-present for Villa in 2024/25, combining energy, leadership and clutch performances in big games. He chipped in one goal and four assists in the Premier League while often covering ground box-to-box. His pressing intensity and ability to carry the ball through midfield remained vital in Villa's most competitive stretches. Heading into 2025/26, McGinn is still a central figure but may face more rotation with added depth. His ability to play in multiple positions should remain a key to playing time, but as seen last season when he scored three goals in Champions League compared to one in domestic play, upside is mostly inconsistent.
Expected to miss six weeks
McGinn (knee) is out for the next six weeks, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic. "McGinn is visiting some doctors. Normally, he is going to be out some weeks and maybe even one or two months. But I want to wait for the doctor's decision and final opinion on it."
ANALYSIS
McGinn was waiting for further assessment of a knee injury, and after multiple assessments, it has been deemed that he will miss around six weeks due to the injury. This just adds to the club's issues in the midfield, as Boubacar Kamara (knee) is set to miss out even longer. The hope will be for the midfielder to return come the start of March, with Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana likely to start in the midfield until McGinn returns.
McGinn was waiting for further assessment of a knee injury, and after multiple assessments, it has been deemed that he will miss around six weeks due to the injury. This just adds to the club's issues in the midfield, as Boubacar Kamara (knee) is set to miss out even longer. The hope will be for the midfielder to return come the start of March, with Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana likely to start in the midfield until McGinn returns.
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Waiting further assessment
McGinn (knee) is set for further assessment but is still expected to miss weeks, according to manager Unai Emery, per John Townley of Birmingham Live. "We are still waiting because he is still visiting some doctors to have a decision on what to do," Emery explained. It could be some weeks. It depends on the doctor and for him how he feels."
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Suffers knee injury
McGinn was forced off in the 18th minute of Sunday's match against Everton due to knee injury, coach Unai Emery confirmed to the media. "I don't know, it's his knee. Of course when some players are getting injured, it is not good. It is football and we have to accept it. It is another opportunity for other players to play."
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Buries two in win
McGinn scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
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Assists opener Sunday
McGinn assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
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Records first season assist
McGinn assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.
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Could sign new deal with Villa
McGinn could sign a new contract with Aston Villa due to the interest of other Premier League clubs in his services, according to Jacob Tanswell.
ANALYSIS
Several teams are interested in signing the Aston Villa skipper, but the Midlands club is ready to extend him and reward his performances with a new deal. McGinn's current deal expires in the summer of 2027, and boss Unai Emery is keen on keeping him around since he believes the Scotland star is integral to his plans for this season and beyond.
Several teams are interested in signing the Aston Villa skipper, but the Midlands club is ready to extend him and reward his performances with a new deal. McGinn's current deal expires in the summer of 2027, and boss Unai Emery is keen on keeping him around since he believes the Scotland star is integral to his plans for this season and beyond.