Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn is out for around the next three months after fracturing an ankle. McGinn was forced off after eight minutes of Saturday’s 3-1 Premier League defeat at home to Southampton. In attempting a challenge, McGinn’s left foot became stuck in the Villa Park turf, leading to the fracture. Villa boss Dean Smith said: “He’s on crutches. We wish him a speedy recovery.”Asked how long McGinn would be sidelined for, Smith replied: “I don’t know.
Source: Express December 23, 2019 14:26 UTC