West Ham v Aston Villa Premier League injury news as 5 ruled out and 5 doubtful

Aston Villa and West Ham meet at the London Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon following their exploits in Europe in midweek.

Both teams claimed resounding victories over Ajax and Freiburg respectively and are now in to the quarter-finals. Villa won 4-0 with goals from Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey, Jhon Duran and Moussa Diaby. As for the Hammers, they 5-0 with Mohammed Kudus scoring a brace after Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Cresswell had scored.

It's back to league matters now for both sides as they play their final game before the international break. Here's the latest injury and team news ahead of kick-off.

Aston Villa team news

Unai Emery has said Ollie Watkins is 'touch and go' for the weekend trip to West Ham. He sustained a gashed leg against Ajax and had to be withdrawn in the 33rd minute. He could be seen leaving the field of play in a gingerly manner and was offered support by Leon Bailey.

"We don't know exactly," said Emery. He could be available for Sunday, but it is only a cut. We will wait and see tomorrow and Saturday."

Later on in the match, Diego Carlos had to be forced off with a hamstring issue. He like Watkins may not play at the weekend. Emery said: "It's something with his hamstring. Maybe he might not be available for Sunday."

Aston Villa will be without the services of their captain John McGinn who picked up a red card against Spurs. He will now miss three games against West Ham, Wolves and Manchester City.

Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings are all out with respective knee injuries. Buendia and Mings suffered theirs in August and are in recovery whilst Kamara sustained his in February and is in the early stages of his rehabilitation.

Jacob Ramsey picked up a foot injury against Luton Town a fortnight ago and has been missing for the last three games. Emery and the medical staff are taking it day by day with Ramsey, and so he remains a doubt.

Out: Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia, John McGinn and Tyrone Mings. Doubtful: Diego Carlos, Jacob Ramsey and Ollie Watkins.

West Ham team news

The Hammers won 5-0 against SC Freiburg to confirm their passage in to the next round but one injury concern did emerge from their win. Lucas Paqueta opened the scoring in the ninth minute but had to be taken off in the 62nd minute. The Brazil international cut a frustrated figure after being replaced by James Ward-Prowse, removing his strapping and throwing it to the ground before making his way down the tunnel.

"He had an injury in the first half and I was going to take him off at half time," said Moyes when asked about Paqueta's situation. He wanted to stay on at half time but I just felt as if we got the goal and I didn't see the point of risking him with a game on Sunday.

"I've got to make sure his injury wasn't going to get any worse. It's good, I like it when they don't like coming off. It shows you they care a wee bit!"

Emerson Palmieri was absent from the match-day squad against Freiburg. He didn't play against Burnley either at the weekend and is dealing with an injury in his groin and thigh area. It's not expected to be serious, though it does put him as a doubt for Sunday.

Maxwel Cornet hasn't played since mid-February and has missed the last five games for the Hammers. The 27-year-old has a thigh injury and despite returning to training earlier this week, it's likely he'll only feature after the international break.

Out: Maxwel Cornet. Doubtful: Emeron Palmieri and Luas Paqueta.