Newcastle United will travel to Aston Villa for their Premier League match this week, marking Villa’s return to home action. Unai Emery’s team has experienced two consecutive goalless draws and is hoping to regain their scoring form. In their last match against Chelsea in the FA Cup’s fourth round, Villa had a goal disallowed due to handball. However, tonight’s match will be a challenge for Villa, as they will be without several key players due to injuries. Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia suffered season-ending injuries in preseason, and now Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, and Jhon Durán are unavailable to face Newcastle United. Jacob Ramsey is also a doubt. Torres has been a crucial player in Villa’s back line for building attacks, and his absence will be felt, although Clement Lenglet is a useful backup option. Villa will have to work hard to maintain their positive form against a strong Newcastle side.
From an attacking and defensive standpoint, Digne has stood out as a key player in the Villans’ back four. However, his absence has allowed Alex Moreno to step up and perform admirably. Nevertheless, it is disappointing to see the Frenchman sidelined.
Despite rumors of Duran leaving the club, it is odd that he will be out for several weeks. While he will be missed as a squad option, he has not been receiving many minutes in recent weeks.
Ramsey has been linked with a move away from Villa Park, with Newcastle among the potential suitors. Although he may play against the Toon, his injury concerns make it uncertain.
The absence of these four players poses a challenge for Emery and his team as they enter a hectic period of the season.
