Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara is aiming to participate in the club's pre-season activities as he works toward recovery from a knee injury sustained earlier this year. Kamara suffered the injury in January, which required surgery later that month, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

The French midfielder's potential return ahead of Villa’s opening Premier League match against Brighton on August 23 would represent a notable boost for the team, which struggled with injuries in the opening months of 2026. Alongside Kamara, Villa also lost key players John McGinn and Youri Tielemans within a fortnight, compounding the club’s challenges.

Villa’s medical staff and coaching team are closely monitoring Kamara’s rehabilitation progress as they seek to have him regain full match fitness in time for the new campaign. His recovery and readiness will be critical as Aston Villa prepares to strengthen its squad depth following a disrupted second half of last season.