Mcginn, Mings, Bailey - Aston Villa Group Information And Covid Latest In Advance Of Brentford Clash

Aston Villa are due to be returned in Premier League action this weekend when they tour to Brentford on Sunday (January 2).

Their previous fixture ended in a three-1 defeat to Chelsea on Boxing Day.

Villa noticed a 1-0 lead slip with goals from Jorginho (2) and Romelu Lukaku wrapping up 3 factors for the Blues and causing a third defeat of Steven Gerrard's brief profession thus far as manager in B6.

It changed into Villa's first game returned after a 12 day absence because of coronavirus troubles, the Burnley game scheduled for December 18 postponed that means Gerrard's men had remaining performed on December 14.

They have had a welcome few days off after the Leeds United clash, scheduled for Tuesday, postponed because of Covid-19 issues at Marcelo Bielsa's side.

Villa had been missing John McGinn and Ashley Young against Chelsea and assistant supervisor arsenal latest injury news and return date Gary McAllister, standing in for the isolating Gerrard, who has examined fantastic for Covid-19, spoke about his compatriot after the sport.

McAllister said that McGinn "may be lower back on the grass on Friday".

Meanwhile Leon Bailey (thigh), and Marvelous Nakamba (knee) continue to be out, the latter recently having surgical treatment after injuring himself in advance this month.

But with Trezeguet and Bertrand Traore back in the matchday fold, a couple of damage issues have eased for Gerrard, although he is missing skipper Tyrone Mings because of suspension.Tyrone Mings

Reason for absence: Suspended.

Return date: Manchester United (away), FA Cup 0.33 round, Monday, January 10.

What we understand: Mings will omit the Brentford recreation due to a one-fit ban, caused after he picked up his fifth reserving of the season towards Chelsea.Marvelous Nakamba

Target go back date: Between 3 and four months' time.

What we realize: Nakamba has been in first-class shape on account that Gerrard's arrival closing month but picked up an injury in opposition to Liverpool on December 11.

What Gerrard stated: "He's going to be lacking for someplace in the region of 12 weeks if it's far a high-quality rehab or it could be as much as 16 weeks."Leon Bailey

Target return date: Awaiting update.

What we recognize: Bailey turned into visibly disenchanted while he changed into substituted from the Manchester City sport at the start of December.

What Gerrard stated: "Unfortunately he’s had a scan and that has showed tarsenal here's a muscle damage, it’s going to be pretty a long one so he’ll be lacking for some of weeks, you received’t see him before Christmas."How must Villa line up in opposition to Brentford? Have your say within the remarks section...

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