Aston Villa are preparing to take on Brentford on Sunday as they look to make it three straight wins in the Premier League. Unai Emery's men are riding high in third place, just two points behind leaders Liverpool, and they will want to keep their fine run of form going this weekend.
Though, injuries have piled up this season, making life difficult for Emery, and Brentford are dealing with a similar situation, with Thomas Frank without a number of key players as they prepare to welcome Villa to West Midlands. Here we round up all the latest injury news surrounding both teams.
5. Kevin Schade - Out
Schade will be sidelined for a significant period with an adductor issue. | Getty Images
6. Ivan Toney - Out
Toney remains suspended after gambling violations. He will return in mid-January. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
7. Aaron Hickey - Out
Hickey is out with a thigh injury. | Getty Images
8. Bryan Mbeumo - Out
Frank confirmed recently: "It is bad. He'll have a scan later, but we don't know the exact number of weeks he will be out. He will definitely not play on Saturday. We will know more in the next couple of days." | Getty Images