Villa defender Mings set for knee surgery

AFP, London :
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is set for knee surgery after suffering a “significant” injury during his side’s Premier League opener against Newcastle.

England international Mings was stretchered off in the first half of Saturday’s 5-1 defeat at St James’ Park after colliding with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

Villa said the 30-year-old centre-back faces a “lengthy rehabilitation”.

Mings’ injury is another blow for Unai Emery’s side just days after Emiliano Buendia was sidelined for up to eight months with a knee ligament injury.