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Aston Villa Recalls Bailey Amid Injury Struggles

1/22/2026

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Aston Villa recalled Leon Bailey from his Roma loan due to persistent injury issues.
Bailey joined Roma in August and made 11 appearances without scoring, prompting talk of terminating the loan.
Villa manager Unai Emery explores options to strengthen the squad, including potential returns for Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz.
Roma sits 10th in the league, just below the top eight for the Round of 16.

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Aston Villa recalled Leon Bailey from his Roma loan due to persistent injury issues.
Bailey joined Roma in August and made 11 appearances without scoring, prompting talk of terminating the loan.
Villa manager Unai Emery explores options to strengthen the squad, including potential returns for Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz.
Roma sits 10th in the league, just below the top eight for the Round of 16.