Villans return for pre-season training

Aston Villa players returned for pre-season training at Bodymoor Heath on Monday, having enjoyed a well-earned summer break. 

A number of Unai Emery's first-team squad members were back to business at the club's training base, being put through their paces in the gym and out on the grass. 

Those who were not away with their countries during the international break returned for duty, along with a number of young professionals and players who spent portions of 2024/25 out on loan. 

Here is a run down of the day, as preparations for 2025/26 got underway...

Reporting for duty

The Villans touched down bright and early at Bodymoor Heath for the first time in six weeks, arriving with smiles on their faces ready for day one. 

Tyrone Mings and Lamare Bogarde were among those straight to work.

In the gym

First up was a session in the high-performance centre, where Emery's players were put through their paces.

Andrés García and Jacob Ramsey were among those working up a sweat in the gym...

On the grass

The final session saw the Villans tested on the training pitch with a series of runs, as the curtain was drawn on the opening day of pre-season. 

Boubacar Kamara and Ross Barkley were among those to have their lungs put to the test in the afternoon sun...

Villa's all-new training range, as sported by Emery's men above, is also now available to shop - both online and in person, from the Villa Store and AVFC Sport and Leisure store in the Bullring.