Ilias Akhomach News: Returns from injury

Akhomach (knee) was back on the pitch in Sunday's pre-season friendly against Aston Villa, confirming his return from a long-term injury.

Akhomach suffered an ACL injury in 2024 that kept him out for 274 days, but he made his return against Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. This is good news for the club as it adds another option in the frontline, although Akhomach will look to build his fitness gradually to avoid any setback. He will also have to compete to regain a starting role with all the new additions.