Amadou Onana

Onana (calf) is expected to return for the club's Europa League final match on May 20, according to manager Unai Emery, per John Townley of The Birmingham Post. "The doctor told us that it would be two or three weeks, which is more or less the final in the Europa League or the final against Liverpool. In case someone can't play in the final or against Man City, we should find solutions."

Analysis: Onana is still working on a return to play this season and appears to be set to return before the end of the season, barring any setbacks. This is major news for the club as he is a useful midfielder, starting in 10 of his 11 UEL appearances and 21 of his 25 appearances in league play. That said, he is likely to make a break for the starting XI once fit, although that will depend on his levels of fitness.

May 10, 2026

Out against Burnley

Onana (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Burnley.

Analysis: Onana has been unable to recover in time for Sunday's contest after missing Thursday's UEL match, with the lack of an update on Friday proving a telling sign as the quick turnaround left insufficient time for the midfielder to be cleared. The coaching staff's caution is understandable given the UEL final looming on the horizon, with the club unlikely to take any unnecessary risks against a side sitting in the bottom two of the league when a far bigger prize awaits. His situation will be monitored closely in the coming days as the club prioritizes having him available and fully fit for the upcoming European showpiece.

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