Evann Guessand
CRYCote d’Ivoire
Right
Jul 1, 2001
24
6'2"
174 lb
LW
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One-v-One Creator
PalaceLeaves Fiorentina game with issue
Guessand subbed off due to an apparent injury during Thursday's UEFA Conference League win over Fiorentina.
Analysis: Guessand left the midweek game with discomfort, though it remains unclear whether he picked up a relevant injury. The attacker has scored one goal and one assist over his last eight official matches played and is starting to establish himself as a regular option in the rotation. However, if he's not fit enough to feature in upcoming fixtures, there may be an opportunity for Yeremy Pino to return to the main lineup.
Scores first league goal
Guessand scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Guessand needed only a brief cameo to leave his mark. In his third league appearance for Palace, the forward came off the bench to score the winning goal and open his account for the club. With just one start so far, he has already recorded two goal contributions, adding this strike to the assist he provided on his team debut.
Gets assist off bench
Guessand assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Brighton.
Analysis: Guessand was a factor in the game's only goal, setting up his teammate Ismaila Sarr to give Crystal Palace the 1-0 win. The forward has a great chance to have another productive game, even if he comes off the bench again, in his next match against Burnley. Burnley have allowed 49 goals in domestic play this season.
Loaned to Palace
Guessand has joined Crystal Palace on loan for the rest of the season with an option to make it permanent.
Analysis: Guessand makes the move to Palace with a decent possibility of it turning permanent if things work out. He didn't have a terrible start to life at Villa, starting 12 matches across league and Europa play, but whatever the reason, he's changing scenery. With Jean-Philippe Mateta continually in the news, there's a chance Guessand carves out a starting role at Palace to close the season. His main competition for minutes will be Brennan Johnson and Yeremy Pino.
Ends international duty
Guessand is heading back to England after completing his international duty with Ivory Coast at the AFCON and should be back available for Sunday's clash against Everton.
Analysis: Guessand was eliminated with Ivory Coast from the AFCON and will now head back to England and should be back available for Sunday's clash against the Toffees. The forward has been mainly a rotational player for the Villains and should claim back that role movingforward.
Features Sunday before AFCON
Guessand featured six minutes of bench during Sunday's 2-1 victory against Manchester United and is now heading to Morocco to play the AFCON with Ivory Coast.
Analysis: Guessand remained in Birmingham to feature in Sunday's win against Manchester United and is now set to join Ivory Coast to play in the AFCON, as he replaces Sebastien Haller, who is still injured. Guessand has been more of a rotational player for Villa this season, therefore his absence shouldn't impact the starting XI significantly, although John McGinn is likely to play more on the right wing during his multiple weeks of absence.
Joining Ivory Coast
Guessand is joining Ivory Coast's national team for AFCON and is set for a spell away from the team.
Analysis: Guessand is likely to miss at least three weeks while away with the national team and is going to be a big blow in the starting XI. Guessand has been rotated frequently in and out of the starting XI early in the season but has goal contributions in his last two starts. John McGinn could play more on the right wing with Guessand away from the team.
Scores in return
Guessand scored once during Thursday's 2-1 win over Basel.
Analysis: Guessand returned from a knock after missing out against Arsenal. He was straight back in the starting XI and played the full 90, as well as opening the scoring. The winger has played a large part in the first XI, though he's rotated consistently, starting and going unused in two matches each before suffering the knock.
Training in full
Guessand (undisclosed) trained in full on Wednesday and should be back available for Thursday's Europa League clash against FC Basel, according to John Townley from Birmingham Live.
Analysis: Guessand missed Saturday's clash against Arsenal due to an injury that revealed to be minor since the forward was spotted training in full on Wednesday with the Villains and should be back available for Thursday's Europa League clash against FC Basel. This is great news for will since he has been a regular starter in the frontline recently and should claim back that role once fully back fit.
Misses out due to injury
Guessand (undisclosed) is not available for Saturday's clash against Arsenal due to injury, according to John Townley from Birmingham Live.
Analysis: Guessand is missing from the match squad for Saturday's clash against the Gunners since he is suffering from an undisclosed injury. The forward will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue, and will hope to be back available for next week's fixtures against FC Basel and West Ham United on Sunday.
Provides assist against Brighton
Guessand assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory against Brighton.
Analysis: Guessand struggled to impose himself in the first half against the Seagulls on Wednesday despite setting Ollie Watkins' first goal in the 37th minute. He improved after the break, attacking space on the right and then getting free in the box to power a header toward goal that Bart Verbruggen could only parry before Donyell Malen scored the rebound to give a two-goal lead for the Villians. His off-ball intensity rose noticeably in the closing stages, helping Villa defend from the front.
Struggles in loss
Guessand generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Liverpool.
Analysis: Guessand got the start Saturday, but had a day to forget, he took just a single shot off target and was brought off the pitch at the hour mark. The forward hasn't been at his best since making the move to England, though he hasn't been helped by a struggling team around him. Guessand continues to look for a real breakthrough in England.
Yet to score this season
Guessand has yet to score a goal with Aston Villa this season.
Analysis: Guessand joined the club from French club OGC Nice in the summer, but he's yet to find the back of the net with his new club. He's had some encouraging performances, but overall, Guessand needs to score regularly to provide any sort of fantasy upside. The fact that he's taken just four shots in eight matches between the Premier League and the Europa League shows how minimal his influence in the attack has been so far.
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