According to VoetbalPrimeur, Emery expressed concerns about Maatsen's injury, stating that he fears the player may be out for a long time. The tackle from behind on Maatsen led to Aston Villa being reduced to ten men. Emery also questioned the decision not to award a red card to McAtee, suggesting that the VAR should have intervened to correct the referee's decision. This tackle ultimately led to Aston Villa conceding a 1-2 defeat, with the team now sitting on a disappointing 19th place in the Premier League with just one point from four matches.
Maatsen possibly long-term casualty after hard tackle: 'Should have been red'
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery fears that Ian Maatsen may be sidelined for a long time due to an ankle injury sustained in a tackle by James McAtee. The incident occurred during a Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
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