Jacob Ramsey, who missed the Carabao Cup match due to a fresh injury, remains doubtful for the upcoming game. Emery stated that they would assess his condition until the last moment to determine if he can make it to the bench. On the other hand, Leon Bailey suffered a new injury and will not be available. Alex Moreno is making progress in his recovery, while the rest of the players are expected to be fit.
The news of Tim Iroegbunam returning to training is a positive development, as he could play a crucial role in the team’s rotation strategy in the future. Emery’s consistent inclusion of the young player in injury updates indicates his importance in the squad.
Losing Ramsey for the weekend is a setback, considering his impact on the left flank. However, there is hope that he will at least be fit enough to feature as a substitute if necessary. Although Bailey’s injury is not severe, he will not be able to participate in Saturday’s match. Moreno’s progress remains significant, despite facing a slight setback in his recovery last week.
Looking ahead to Villa’s Europa Conference League game against Zrinjski on Thursday, it is possible that Moreno, Ramsey, Iroegbunam, and Bailey could all be considered for selection.
