Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on Thursday as Unai Emery's side look to bounce back in the competition after a 2-1 defeat last time out.
There will be no away fans in attendance at Villa Park as Maccabi Tel Aviv look to secure their first victory in the Europa League this campaign. Villa sit in 10th position heading into this week's fixtures, but a victory could take them to the top of the table if results go their way.
GIVEMESPORT have now taken a look at the team news from both sides ahead of this game and how they could line up at Villa Park.
Aston Villa Team News
Tyrone Mings applauding the Aston Villa supporters
It was recently confirmed that Tyrone Mings will miss a number of weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Liverpool last time out. The English defender might not return this year, and he joins Emi Buendia, Youri Tielemans, Andres Garcia, and Ross Barkley as players who are unavailable for selection for this one.
Aston Villa Predicted XI
Jadon Sancho Aston Villa
Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Bogarde; Sancho, Elliott, Malen; Watkins
Aston Villa Predicted Substitutes: Bizot (GK), Proctor (GK), Konsa (DEF), Digne (DEF), Kamara (MID), McGinn (MID), Burrowes (MID), Rogers (FWD), Guessand (FWD).
Considering the hectic fixture schedule that comes with playing in Europe, Emery could rotate his side for this game. Villa have a tricky clash against Bournemouth in the Premier League coming this weekend, so the likes of Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne, and Boubacar Kamara, who earn a combined £360,000-a-week, could be rested.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Team NewsMaccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate
Dor Peretz will be the player to watch out for at Aston Villa. He's Maccabi Tel Aviv's top goalscorer this season, scoring eight goals, and he's expected to start through the middle of attack.
They could have a fully fit squad to choose from heading into their game against the Premier League side.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Predicted XI
Maccabi Tel Aviv players
Maccabi Tel Aviv Predicted XI: Mishpati; Asante, Shlomo, Camara, Revivo; Belic, Sissokho; Davida, Andrade, Varela; Peretz
Maccabi Tel Aviv Predicted Substitutes: Melika (GK), Gerafi (GK), Gropper (DEF), Heitor (DEF), Ben Hamo (DEF), Noy (MID), Lederman (MID), Abu Farkhi (MID), Harush (MID), Malede (FWD), Ben Simon (FWD).