Aston Villa man ‘facing’ fitness battle and former player in frame for EFL job

Aston Villa are back in action on Monday evening with an away trip to Nottingham Forest.

Steven Gerrard’s side are unbeaten in their last three league outings as they prepare for their game at the City Ground.

However, they have struggled for goals so far this season and will be hoping to find their scoring touch. Here is a look at the latest news coming out of the club...

Fitness update

Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey has emerged as a doubt for the match against Nottingham Forest. The Jamaica international has started the past four Premier League outings but has picked up a muscle injury.

As per a report by the Express and Star, he is facing a ‘battle’ to be fit for the next clash.

Gerrard names ‘most important’ signing

Gerrard has named Ashley Young as his most ‘important signing’ he has made during his time in the Midlands. The former Watford and Manchester United man, who is 37-years-old, has impressed since makiing the move to Villa Park.

His boss has said, as per Birmingham Live: “To be honest, he’s turning out to be the most important signing we’ve done because he’s come in at right-back, he might have to come in at left-back,” Gerrard said. “His performances have been above and beyond.”

Former player latest

Former Aston Villa player Rob Edwards will be weighing up his next move in the game following his sacking by Watford last month.

The ex-Forest Green Rovers manager has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Middlesbrough job. In this latest update by reporter Ian Dennis, he is on Boro’s ‘shortlist’ but they are speaking to other potential boss’ as well.