Aston Villa’s form in the last couple of months can be described as nothing short of awe-inspiring as they have gone from being a lowly mid-table club to genuine contenders for promotion in the 2nd half of the Championship season.
Currently on a 9-game winning streak, it certainly hasn’t looked like Villa’s surge towards Premier League football is going to end anytime soon. With players like Tammy Abraham and Jack Grealish in the form of their life, facing Villa will be tricky prospect for any side.
The biggest area of concern for Aston Villa fans at the moment in time was the shoulder injury sustained by Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham in their 2-0 away win against Bolton Wanderers last time out.
His knock could keep him out for a few games and that could have serious repercussions on their promotion hopes.
Orphan Nyland and Thomas Carroll are both out for the season while both Tommy Elphick and James Chester are back in training but probably not ready in time for this tie. Jonathan Kodjia is expected to return after his rib injury as well.
The former Norwich City has stepped in well at the back for Villa and he is expected to keep his place.
The Egyptian full-back has been in decent form for the Villans and his attacking capabilities have come to the fore.
The Manchester United loanee picked up a slight knock on Friday but should be fit enough to start again on Monday.
Signing this English giant on loan from Bournemouth was a smart move by Dean Smith as he has come quite good.
In the absence of Hause, the 30-year-old Neil Taylor is perfectly capable of filling in at the left-back role.
Despite his ripe age, the sheer experience and composure that Whelan brings to this Villa side is unparalleled.
Adomah’s pacy movements down the left right flank have been crucial for Dean Smith’s side this season.
The Scottish international, formerly of Hibernian, has displayed some decent form over the course of the campaign.
One of the most highly-rated players in the league, Grealish has a very important part to play in Tammy’s absence.
This Dutch professional’s mazy runs down the left flank have been one of Villa’s main sources of attacking firepower.
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Ivorian international Kodjia’s return form injury will see him return to the starting XI in place of Tammy Abraham.