Johan Manzambi can transform Aston Villa’s season already as training reveal perfect for Unai Emery

Johan Manzambi could prove to be the tonic that Aston Villa need.

Unai Emery's side have lost their opening two Premier League matches, with a 4-0 defeat to Brighton then a 1-0 loss to Arsenal.

It has been a negative start to the campaign, with several first-team stars departing Villa Park.

They have been without the Swiss international for both of those matches, as he recovered from a knee injury.

The £59.5million man, who came from Freiburg, has not been able to show what he can do for the Villans.

A new update has now been shared on the 20-year-old's fitness ahead of the Hull City clash on 5 September.

Is Johan Manzambi ready to make Aston Villa debut?

Manzambi looks to be nearing a return to action from the issue that he suffered at the World Cup.

Mail Sport's Tom Collomosse claimed on Thursday that the attacking midfielder took part in group training at Bodymoor Heath.

He stated that a debut for the Villans could come sooner than initially expected.

The reveal has the potential to be truly wonderful for Emery and his side, given what Manzambi is capable of.

How did Manzambi perform in the Bundesliga last season?

Manzambi lit up the Bundesliga in the 27 matches that he played in the division last season.

The 16-cap international managed to notch four goals and five assists in 2,094 minutes of action.

He averaged 2.19 shots, 0.86 chances created and took 3.44 touches in the opposition box on a per 90 minute basis, according to Fotmob data.

The right-footed ace managed to succeed with 31.4 per cent of his crosses, and 51.6 per cent of his long balls.

Manzambi is also willing to help out defensively, as evidenced by the 4.38 contributions that he had per game last season in the league.

He averaged 1.50 tackles, 1.16 interceptions, 4.73 recoveries, and 1.63 clearances.

In terms of duels, he won 58.9 per cent on the ground and 55 per cent in the air, which suggests that he can handle the physicality of the English top-flight.

Having him fit and in contention to feature against the Tigers could help to transform the B6 outfit's poor start to the campaign.