Youri Tielemans reacts to Nottingham Forest star Matz Sels’ message
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans has reacted to a message shared by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels.
Sels helped Forest secure a Conference League spot by maintaining 13 clean sheets in 38 Premier League appearances this term.
Meanwhile, Tielemans notched a return of five goals and 10 assists in 53 outings across all competitions this season as Aston Villa reached the Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup semi-finals.
The Premier League duo will hope to be named in the Belgium lineup for their World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia on Friday, 6 June.
Aston Villa ace Tielemans reacts as Nottingham Forest’s Sels shares message on international duty
After their trip to North Macedonia on Friday, Belgium host Craig Bellamy’s Wales on Monday, 9 June in a match that pits Sels and Tielemans up against fellow Premier League stars such as Brennan Johnson.
Taking to Instagram [4 June], the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper posted a photo in international training, captioned: “Back to work!”
The message attracted a like from Tielemans, who missed Belgium’s 3-0 win over Ukraine in March thanks to a suspension.
Aston Villa could sell stakes in their women’s team amid PSR concerns
While Tielemans is currently focused on Belgium international duty, Aston Villa face a more difficult summer transfer window than they would have done if they had successfully secured Champions League qualification for a second consecutive season, amid the Premier League’s stringent Profit and Sustainability regulations.
| Youri Tielemans stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 53 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 10 |
Football finance expert Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider that Villa have a PSR shortfall once again this summer, having previously sold quality players such as Jhon Duran to balance the books.
Since leaving the West Midlands, Duran has scored 12 goals in 18 appearances for Al Nassr, helping them finish third in the Saudi Pro League.
Meanwhile, fellow Premier League club Chelsea sold their women’s team to owners BlueCo to help navigate the challenges posed by PSR.
Villa could now sell stakes in their women’s team, while Unai Emery’s men look to ready themselves for next season’s Europa League.
Elsewhere, Ian Darke exclusively spoke to Villa News as the West Midlands club look to renew Tielemans’ contract.