BirminghamLive has the most recent Aston Villa news as the Villans prepare to play Manchester United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.
Pau Torres is unlikely to play for Aston Villa on Boxing Day when they take on Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The center back missed Villa’s most recent match against Sheffield United due to an ankle injury he sustained during the team’s victory against Brentford earlier this month. Youri Tielemans is still out due to a calf issue that he is currently treating. Matty Cash will miss the trip to Old Trafford after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday night’s draw with the Blades. In addition, Boubacar Kamara is serving a three-match suspension for receiving a red card during the Brentford encounter.
Here is a lowdown on the club’s injury list…
Pau Torres
Injury: Ankle
Speaking after the draw with Sheffield United, Emery said: “”I think Pau Torres is difficult, but he is getting better, it’s not a big injury. He could be, we are going to wait.”
Possible return: Man Utd (December 26).
Youri Tielemans
Injury: Calf
On Tielemans, Emery said: “Youri Tielemans is out, we are thinking maybe not more than two weeks, but he is now working alone and recovering his injury in his calf.”
Possible return: Everton (January 14).
Bertrand Traore
Emery revealed Traore returned to Bodymoor Heath with an injury after the November international break. He has only made two league appearances this season.
Possible return: Unknown.
Mings suffered a long-term knee injury during the defeat at Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the season.
Possible return: Unknown.
Emi Buendia
Buendia sustained a long-term knee injury on the eve of the new season.
Possible return: Unknown.
