Aston Villa hit with fresh injury worry ahead of Premier League return

Just when Aston Villa's injury concerns seemed to be easing, there are fears Unai Emery’s squad has picked up a new issue.

That comes after Poland’s 1-0 defeat to Bosnia & Herzegovina which saw Matty Cash limp off just over an hour into the Nations League B match in Zenica.

The right back, who was replaced by Norbert Wojtuszek in the 63rd minute has started all four of Poland’s matches in the current international break and now has just four days to return to Bodymoor Heath, recover and be ready to face Brentford at the weekend.

Cash walked off the field unaided but was limping and the full extent of the issue is not yet known but it will be something extra for Emery to think about ahead of an important game.

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Cash has for so long been Villa’s only viable choice at right back although this season Emery does have Aaron Wan-Bissaka on whom to call.

The former West Ham man has started two of Villa’s Premier League matches so far this season, while Cash has begun three. The Athletic are reporting Cash suffered a dead leg and that Cash 'should be fit to play in upcoming matches'.

Villa will at least hope to be boosted by Zion Suzuki’s return to action after missing a couple of games for Japan and the fact Brian Madjo looks to be back up and running after playing against Sevilla. Pau Torres, Alysson and Marco Bizot are all likely to be available.

Ian Maatsen, Amadou Onana and Leon Goretzka are doubts.

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