Unai Emery has admitted he does not know the reason behind Aston Villa’s ongoing injury struggles this season. Villa have now had a player substituted in the first half due to injury in each of their last five games and eight of the last 11,

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Unai Emery's outfit comes into the weekend clash after a credible 2-2 draw against table-topping Liverpool. But after four draws and one loss in their last five league fixtures, the Champions League contestants sit ninth and four points off a UCL return next season.

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Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey could be included in the Aston Villa squad to face Chelsea, but Unai Emery says Ross Barkley will need a few more days before he returns.

Aston Villa failed to triumph over 10-man Ipswich on the weekend as injuries continue to pile up for Unai Emery ahead of their clash against Liverpool on Wednesday. The Villains had a request to move the game rejected by the Premier League, as a depleted squad looks ahead to four matches across nine days in the League and FA Cup.

Aston Villa welcome Chelsea this Saturday as Unai Emery’s men look to end their five-match Premier League winless run (1730 GMT).

The latest Aston Villa injury news, featuring updates on Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana and more. Aston Villa face Chelsea on Saturday in a game which could have a significant impact on their chances of earning Champions League qualification for the second successive season – but their preparation has been hampered by a number of injuries to key players.