Youri Tielemans
Youri Tielemans is in line to play against his former side on Sunday(Image: Getty Images)
Aston Villa don’t have very long to mull over their Champions League defeat to Barcelona, with a trip to Old Trafford on the horizon.
Unai Emery’s side go to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon keen to get back to winning ways.
It was a bruising evening for Villa in Barcelona, with a strike from Lamine Yamal and a Raphinha brace seeing their perfect start in Europe come to an emphatic end.
There is however a silver lining, with Villa’s injury issues starting to clear ahead of the trip to Old Trafford.
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Defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been sidelined for a few weeks with a thigh injury and could potentially return to the squad this weekend, albeit he will be assessed.
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His potential return could be a big boost for Villa, with Matty Cash now suspended until after the international break having picked up his fifth booking of the season in the draw with Fulham last weekend.
Fellow defender Matteo Ruggeri is still struggling with a thigh injury and is expected to remain on the sidelines until December at the very earliest. Long-term absentee Amadou Onana remains ruled out with his serious knee injury.
Sticking with midfield, Villa could be set to line up against a familiar face this weekend, with Youri Tielemans expected to be drafted in after Carlos Baleba picked up a hamstring injury in Man United’s comeback win against Roma.
Speaking about his issue, boss Michael Carrick said: "I haven’t got any more news on Carlos at this stage but it’s his hamstring.
Matty Cash
Matty Cash is suspended for Villa's trip to Old Trafford(Image: Getty Images)
"We’ll have to assess what that looks like but, initially, it doesn’t look great.
"I thought Youri stepped into the game and showed what he’s about, his personality and character stepping into the team, he showed what he’s about.
"He’s a top human being, I love having him around for everything that he brings."
Baleba is set to join long-term absentees Manuel Ugarte and Benjamin Sesko on the sidelines.
Man United also have a couple of dilemmas in defence. Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez is ruled out after being sent off against Chelsea last time out, while Luke Shaw might not return until after the international break.
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