Official Aston Villa injury update ahead of Newcastle United game

Ahead of facing Newcastle United there has been an official Aston Villa injury update.

Unai Emery’s side return to Premier League action on Saturday at St James’ Park.

Aston Villa have only won once so far in the Premier League this season in their six EPL matches.

However, they did get a morale boosting 6-0 victory over a weak Fenerbahce side in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Less than 72 hours later and Aston Villa will be back in Premier League action.

Unai Emery giving this official Aston Villa injury update ahead of Saturday.

The Villa boss has said on Friday that Ross Barkley and George Hemmings will be assessed ahead the trip to Newcastle United, the pair will both face late fitness tests prior to the trip to St James’ Park this weekend.

Three Aston Villa players who will definitely be missing are Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen and Matteo Ruggeri.

Unai Emery giving this Aston Villa injury update on Friday afternoon: “We will see this afternoon how Ross [Barkley] is coming along after the match on Wednesday. He played 85 minutes and was with some pain. We’ll check him this afternoon. George Hemmings [who wasn’t available on Wedneday] is close to joining us, maybe joining us this afternoon, we’ll see to decide for tomorrow.”

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