Aston Villa will be without Moussa Diaby, Boubacar Kamara and Jacob Ramsey for Thursday’s UEFA Europa Conference League clash against HŠK Zrinjski, although Leon Bailey could be in line to make his return.
Diaby and Kamara were substituted late on in Saturday’s stunning 6-1 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion and missed training on Wednesday.
Ramsey stepped off the bench in the second half against the Seagulls before finding the net with a sweet 20-yard strike, but he will also be absent for the visit of Zrinjski.
However, Villa could be boosted by the return of forward Bailey, who will be assessed before his availability is confirmed to face the Bosnia and Herzegovina champions.
Ahead of matchday two, Unai Emery provided a fitness update at Wednesday’s pre-match media conference.
“After our match on Saturday, Boubacar Kamara and Moussa Diaby didn’t train today. They are not ready for tomorrow, not available,” said Emery.
“Leon Bailey, I think he’s ready to play tomorrow, but we’re going to wait because there’s still a little bit of doubt.
“It’s a small injury but we’re checking him today. He trained (today).”
Emery added: “With Jacob Ramsey, we are again trying to check him because he is not available for tomorrow.
“He has some pain after the match he played on Saturday, and after he felt something against Chelsea.
“He’s not available for tomorrow, we’re checking him and we’re going to wait for the analysis of the results."
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