What we know about Zion Suzuki injury away from Aston Villa as Japan starting XI named vs Venezuela
Aston Villa will be keeping a close eye on Zion Suzuki as his international duty continues with Japan.
The keeper was one of the best players on the pitch as the Villans sealed a 3-2 win over Tottenham before the break.
He made several top saves as he also showed his ability with the ball at his feet once again.
That is why it was so frustrating to learn that he had turned up to the Japan squad with an injury.
The 24-year-old was absent from the matchday squad against Uruguay last week.
A meeting with Venezuela now lies in wait on Monday, but what is the latest on Suzuki?
Is Zion Suzuki starting for Japan vs Venezuela?
There was general annoyance when those in B6 learned of a problem for the shot-stopper.
Fair questions emerged asking why Villa would send him away if they were aware of an issue.
Regardless, the summer signing made his way to East Asia to prepare for international friendlies.
The fitness worry was enough to rule him out completely against Uruguay, but that isn't the case this time around.
Japan have named their starting XI to face Venezuela with Suzuki named among the substitutes with the number one shirt.
Leo Kokubo has been given the nod to feature from the off in place of Tomoki Hayakawa who started last time out.
That will allow those at Villa Park to breathe a small sigh of relief after days of concern.
What Aston Villa know about Suzuki's injury record
Unai Emery has had his fair share of injury problems to deal with in the Midlands this season.
The Spaniard certainly won't want to add to that with his number one keeper.
That is especially the case knowing that Suzuki has only ever dealt with one injury in his senior career.
He broke his hand last season with Parma and was ruled out for 109 days, missing 18 games in the process.
That has now changed since joining Villa as injury forced him out of the Japan friendly last week.
Villa will hope it is just a blip having seen the keeper put up 3.75 saves, with a 75 per cent ratio, and 1.75 high claims per 90 in the Premier League so far this season.
That is all bettered by his 25.25 successful passes and 6.75 accurate long balls per game.
That has all seen him be noticed as one of the best keepers in the division, despite the fact he's only kept one clean sheet.
The claret and blue outfit need him fit and will be happier with this development on Monday.