Jordan Amavi injury: Villa full-back ruled out for season

Aston Villa have confirmed that full-back Jordan Amavi has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

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The 21-year-old has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

He suffered the injury on Thursday night playing for France U21s against Northern Ireland in a European qualifying fixture.

Villa bought Amavi from Nice for £10 million in the summer.

A spokesman for Villa said: "Everyone at the club wishes Jordan a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing him back on a football pitch as soon as possible."