Aston Villa and Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee while playing for Belgium at the World Cup. The 24-year-old was substituted 21 minutes into Belgium's 4-1 win over the United States after going down clutching his right knee. Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene confirmed the diagnosis, calling it "devastating news." Partial tears or ruptures of the ACL typically lead to players being unavailable for between six and nine months. Onana's injury comes before Villa, who won the Europa League and finished fourth in the Premier League, embark on a season that will include Champions League football. Onana joined Villa in a £50m move from Everton in July 2024 and made 38 appearances last season.
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