Injury blow for Aston Villa as summer signing Diego Carlos ruptures Achilles

It's a big setback for Steven Gerrard's men. 

Diego Carlos faces a long spell out of the game (Nick Potts/PA)

Steven Gerrard’s worst fears have been realised with the news Diego Carlos ruptured his Achilles tendon during Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Everton.

Defender Carlos, the club’s big summer signing from Sevilla, limped off late on at Villa Park.