Last Updated: May 1, 2026 | 14:35 GMT
Unai Emery is currently managing a significant squad rotation as Aston Villa enter the decisive stretch of a top-five race and a high-stakes Europa League semi-final with Nottingham Forest. While the first team has shown remarkable resilience, the long-term loss of midfield pair Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans had stretched resources thin at a critical juncture, though the Belgian is flying again. The successful return of John McGinn to the starting XI also provided a massive boost. With a crucial run of fixtures on the horizon, the early return of Jadon Sancho is another positive piece of news.
Boubacar Kamara and Alysson have been nursing injuries, while Amadou Onana suffered a fresh injury setback in the 1-0 first-leg defeat to Nottingham Forest, having passed a late fitness test to be ready for the game.
Emery has confirmed Onana has undergone a scan and will definitely sit out the Tottenham match, with his participation against Forest next week now likely to be in doubt.
Ross Barkley was ineligible for the Forest match but is in contention to face Tottenham Hotspur.
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