England U21s won the European Cup, but Aston Villa fans could not share the joy. Rising star Jaeger Lens suffered an injury in the last eight of the tournament, and after a detailed examination, it was confirmed that he suffered a fractured metatarsal, which means that he will miss all of the team's preseason training, and may not even be able to play for the entire first month of the Premier League season, which constitutes a huge blow to Villa's goal of competing for the title in the new season.
Jaeger & Lance made a rapid start at Villa last season, making 35 appearances throughout the season, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists, 11 of which came after Emery took over, a clear indication of the vital role he plays in Emery's tactical system. Prior to his injury, he was also England U21's first choice player. With this injury, he is expected to be out for up to 10 weeks, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow for Villa.
