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Boubacar Kamara is back to his best as Aston Villa climb the Premier League table

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Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara has improved his performance after a slow start to the 2026/27 season, according to Claret Villans. In his first six games, he averaged a 6.55 match rating from WhoScored, but in the last five games, his average rating increased to 7.31.

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Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara has improved his performance after a slow start to the 2026/27 season, according to Claret Villans. In his first six games, he averaged a 6.55 match rating from WhoScored, but in the last five games, his average rating increased to 7.31. This improvement has been notable as he adjusted to new midfield combinations and regained his form after an injury. Kamara's average rating last season was 7.11 in games where he played at least 45 minutes.

Kamara's recent performances have been impressive, with notable displays against Fenerbahce, Newcastle, and Manchester City, as reported by Claret Villans. He assisted Nicolas Jackson's first goal against Fenerbahce and worked hard to secure victories in Villa's last two Premier League games. Kamara has also been ranking 7th in distance covered in the Premier League, showing his high work rate and ability to support attacks.

Claret Villans attributes Villa's recent positive results to Kamara's improved performance, stating that as the team's results have improved, Kamara has been at the forefront. Many fans considered him the club's best player despite several departures in the summer, and his recent performances have reminded everyone of his quality and importance to Unai Emery's team.

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Aston Villa’s 2026/27 season was always going to have its share of teething problems after a summer of immense change at the club. Unai Emery’s side started slowly as new signings bedded in, and what was more concerning in the opening few weeks was the performances of more experienced players who were expected to carry the standard over from the old era to the new. Perhaps the central figure of that discourse has been Boubacar Kamara, and thankfully for Villa fans, he has turned a corner in recent games and looks back to his best.

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