Aston Villa’s anticipated lineup against Nottingham Forest is expected to undergo a significant change as they grapple with mounting defensive injuries. With at least six players sidelined due to injury, Unai Emery’s squad aims to secure their position in the top four as they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this Saturday.
Following a 2-1 victory over Fulham last weekend, Villa seeks to maintain momentum but faces the challenge of overcoming a lack of consecutive league wins since mid-December. Conversely, Forest enters the match fresh from a 2-0 triumph against West Ham United, with fewer injury concerns to contend with.
Ahead of the weekend clash, we’ve gathered the latest team updates and ventured a prediction of Emery’s starting lineup. For those seeking insights before making Fantasy Premier League transfers, our regular FPL advice column offers additional guidance.
Villa’s primary injury setbacks occur in central defense, with all three senior center-backs unavailable for the Villa Park fixture. Ezri Konsa remains sidelined with a knee injury, Diego Carlos is expected to be out until mid-March due to a hamstring issue sustained in training, and Tyrone Mings is sidelined for the season following a cruciate ligament injury on the opening day.
Consequently, former Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet is set to continue alongside Pau Torres in defense. Torres recently returned from injury unscathed in the Fulham match. Calum Chambers, who has yet to feature in the Premier League this season, serves as the only other recognized senior center-back in case of further setbacks to Torres or Lenglet. Forest, meanwhile, will be without Gonzalo Montiel due to a hamstring injury
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