Youri Tielemans
28-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tielemans was an undisputed starter and leader for Aston Villa throughout the 2024/25 season, contributing consistently in midfield with three goals, seven assists and smart distribution. He offers control in possession and composure under pressure, and his ability to dictate tempo and connect phases of play made him one of the most reliable midfielders in the league. With two full seasons under Unai Emery, Tielemans enters 2025/26 well positioned to build on his production and remain a central figure. The main question for upside is whether he'll play more in an attacking role or sit deeper next to a defensive midfielder, something that often changes during a match.
Returns to bench
Tielemans (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against West Ham.
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Tielemans was a late call for Sunday but has come through on the right side of his testing, with the midfielder an option from the bench. He will likely test his legs before working back into the starting XI over the next game or two, starting in 15 of his 17 appearances this season to go along with four assists.
Tielemans was a late call for Sunday but has come through on the right side of his testing, with the midfielder an option from the bench. He will likely test his legs before working back into the starting XI over the next game or two, starting in 15 of his 17 appearances this season to go along with four assists.
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Will be assessed
Tielemans (ankle) will be assessed and could be an option to play Sunday against West Ham, according to manager Unai Emery. "He has started to train with us, individually he did one progression until today. Today is the first time he trained with us and he's feeling good. He's important. I don't know if he's going to be in the squad for Sunday. In case he is, try to progressively get him again with us."
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Working individually
Tielemans (ankle) is working individually and is pushing to join team training, according to manager Unai Emery. "Youri Tielemans is progressing well, but there's still time to work individually to join us."
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Expected out two months
Tielemans is set to be out eight-to-10 weeks with an ankle injury, according to manager Unai Emery.
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Expected to miss several weeks
Tielemans is expected to face an extended period on the sidelines with an ankle injury, according to Jacob Tanswell from The Athletic.
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Off with ankle injury
Tielemans was forced off in the 75th minute of Sunday's match against Newcastle due to an apparent ankle injury. "It was his ankle. Hopefully, not a lot, but we must check him with the doctor and wait. I can't say anything more."
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Not keen on leaving Villa
Tielemans is not expected to leave Aston Villa in the summer, according to Football Insider.
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The 28-year-old midfielder is ready to reject any approaches from teams keen on signing him. Teams in the Premier League and the Saudi Pro League are looking to sign the coveted midfielder, but Tielemans doesn't want to leave Villa Park and will reject every approaches for him in the summer.
The 28-year-old midfielder is ready to reject any approaches from teams keen on signing him. Teams in the Premier League and the Saudi Pro League are looking to sign the coveted midfielder, but Tielemans doesn't want to leave Villa Park and will reject every approaches for him in the summer.