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MARVELOUS Nakamba made his first Aston Villa appearance of the season in a friendly game on Wednesday.
Nakamba was in the starting line up in their 1-3 loss to Cardiff City in a friendly match in South Wales.
The 28-year-old has struggled for game time this season.
This has fueled speculation that he might be shown the exit door in the January transfer window.
With the FIFA World Cup in full swing in Qatar, Villa boss, Unai Emery, gave a chance to some fringe players in the squad to impress him in the friendly.
Ollie Tanner put the hosts in front in the first half before Kion Etete scored twice.
Jacob Ramsey scored Villa’s consolation goal in the 58th minute.
Nakamba started in midfield alongside Boubacar Kamara.
He was later replaced in the 67th minute by 16-year-old academy product Kadan Young.
“In for his first appearance since pre-season and he did okay, but was caught in possession on one occasion as Nakamba, like most, looked a little rusty,” wrote club correspondent, Ashley Preece, for the Birmingham Mail in his player ratings.
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