Steven Gerrard has recalled Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa for today’s Premier League game against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Watkins returns after starting last weekend’s defeat against Watford on the bench, while Konsa is available again after serving a two-match suspension.
The duo come in for Emiliano Buendia and Calum Chambers, who both take a place among the substitutes.
Young midfielder Tommi O’Reilly has been named on the bench for the first time, with Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chrisene dropping out of the squad.
Kick-off on the South Coast is at 3pm, and you can listen live on VillaTV.
Brighton: Sánchez, Cucurella, Veltman, Dunk, Lamptey, Bissouma, Moder, March, Mac Allister, Trossard, Maupay
Subs: Ferguson, Alzate, Caicedo, Groß, Offiah, Steele, Welbeck, Leonard, Duffy
Aston Villa: Martinez, Mings, Cash, Digne, Konsa, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Ramsey, Ings, Philippe Coutinho, Watkins
Subs: Young, Buendía, Chambers, Iroegbunam, Olsen, Tommi O'Reilly, Bailey, Hause, Sanson