This weekend’s Premier League encounter between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion has the potential to be one of the most thrilling of the season.
The visitors have an advantage in terms of team news heading into the game, as they only have four players either guaranteed or at risk of missing out, whilst Villa have eight.
Many of Unai Emery’s probable absentees are in uncertainty, although Brighton has a better idea of who might be available.
Browse the pages for the most recent news, including updates on Jacob Ramsey, Leon Bailey, and Pascal Gross.
1. Alex Moreno (Aston Villa) – ruled out
He’s still working his way back to fitness after another hamstring injury. “Hopefully he’s close, but not yet,” Emery stated on September 27.
2. Calum Chambers (Aston Villa) – questionable
There was no explanation given for his absence from Everton’s Carabao Cup defeat.
3. Clement Lenglet (Aston Villa) – questionable
Chambers is in the same situation. We may have a problem, but we are waiting for Emery’s confirmation.
Emi Buendia (Aston Villa) has been ruled out.
A knee injury sustained in August kept him out for the rest of the season.
4. Emi Buendia (Aston Villa) – ruled out Sidelined for the season due to a knee injury suffered in August.
