Aston Villa are now preparing for an intriguing clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. Unai Emery's men were dealt a setback on Friday night, drawing with strugglers Sheffield United, although the late equaliser from Nicolo Zaniolo at least rescued a point.
Next up is a United side who were beaten away from home by West Ham on Saturday, and Villa will be eyeing a return to winning ways. Ahead of that clash, we have rounded up all the latest on Villa's lengthy injury news, rounding up the estimated return date for each player, and there is some good news ahead of Old Trafford. Take a look below.
1. Bertrand Traore - Unknown
There has been no fresh update on Traore amid his muscular issue.
2. Pau Torres - December 26
Emery has said: "It's a small injury. Every day coming is important to how he is improving; I don't know if he will be available for Man United, but he could be."
3. Boubacar Kamara (Suspended) - January 6
Kamara is suspended for the time being due to a red card.
4. Youri Tielemans - January 6
Emery has said: "Youri, we are thinking maybe not more than two weeks, but he is now working alone and recovering his injury in his calf."