Aston Villa star Leon Bailey may enter cycle of setbacks – Injury Expert
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Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey may face a cycle of reinjury setbacks after his move to the Premier League from the Bundesliga.
According to Dr Rajpal Brar, moving to the English top flight takes an adaptation process given the intensity and physicality of the game.
The injury expert believes that it could lead to a constant pattern that may be difficult to get out and he believes that’s the case with the Jamaica international.
Speaking about his injury and lack of match fitness, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, told Villa News: “Joining the Premier League always comes with an adaptation process due to the higher intensity of play and more bursts required per game.
“That certainly comes with risk and if you get injured, you can now enter into a vicious injury-reinjury cycle that’s difficult to get out of.
“Hard for me to speak on any personal motivation issues.
“He appears fit right now and has done well recently for Villa.“
Last season, the 26-year-old was unavailable for five games and he started this campaign with an injury but has now managed to regain his fitness.
Unai Emery will be hoping that he remains fit as he’s got the potential to wreak havoc in the final third for Villa.
Along with Moussa Diaby, John McGinn and Ollie Watkins, Bailey is part of an attack that can frighten even the best of defences on their day.
In other Aston Villa news, a senior attacker is now a doubt for the Crystal Palace game after he suffered a Grade 3 muscle tear.