Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Aston Villa are looking to take a result back to Birmingham tonight as they return to Lille two years after winning here on penalties. Emi Martinez can look forward to a warm reception. Big game - Villa need to turn up and put in a performance. 🇫🇷 #AVFC

John Townley

Morgan Rogers is excited to have John McGinn back in the group, saying: "He puts a smile on people's faces. He plays with that smile, wears the badge on his sleeve, and brings a lot to our team." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery says Emi Martinez and his #AVFC teammates must keep their emotions in check when they face Lille's crowd tomorrow night. "The Lille fans will push our players in different ways. We need to focus on the game and control our emotions together."…

John Townley

Morgan Rogers admits #AVFC have struggled without John McGinn, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. "The jokes! He's the funniest person in the room - that's one thing we've missed. He's our leader, and he leads by example."…

Jacob Tanswell

Matty Cash not quite shaken off the calf issue suffered against Chelsea, so will miss first leg against Lille. 28yo had hoped to be fit but struggled to train this week - hopefully improves over the next few days before #AVFC assess if he will be fit for Man United.

John Townley

Unai Emery says John McGinn could start for Aston Villa against Lille tomorrow night. "As a captain he adds something more. We're happy that he's coming back - we need to recover him in the rhythm as soon as possible. He can play even at the beginning or after that." #AVFC

John Townley

Aston Villa will be without Matty Cash for the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie against Lille. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matty-cash-injury-update-unai-33574731

John Townley

John McGinn is travelling to France with his Aston Villa teammates for Thursday's match against Lille. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-makes-big-john-33567925

John Townley

Tomorrow night is Aston Villa's biggest game of the season so far - treat it any other way, and their hopes of finally lifting silverware are at risk of being dashed in the space of a week. #AVFC…

John Townley

Olivier Giroud is fit to face Aston Villa on Thursday, after missing Lille's last match against FC Lorient. The 39yo has scored more goals against Villa than any other team in his career. #AVFC