Aston Villa midfielder Johan Manzambi has pulled out of the Switzerland national team squad due to a calf problem, ruling him out of their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

According to Blick, the 21-year-old has already departed the Swiss training camp ahead of their matches against Slovenia and Scotland. In an official statement, the Swiss Football Association confirmed that the midfielder arrived at the camp on Monday already suffering from a calf complaint, and despite intensive medical treatment and further examinations, his condition failed to improve sufficiently to feature in either game.

Manzambi is now returning to Aston Villa for further assessment by club medical staff, while Switzerland have confirmed they will not call up a replacement.

At Villa Park, there is hope that the 21-year-old has avoided a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Earlier this year, Manzambi missed 67 days of action after sustaining a knee bruise during the World Cup.