Liverpool faces an injury-ridden Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday night
Aston Villa are suffering from an injury crisis as they face Liverpool in the Premier League clash at Villa Park. Seven points separate the Villans from Tottenham Hotspur as they fight for the Champions League qualifying spot by finishing fourth.
Spurs play Burnley on Saturday and their loss would seal the Champions League spot for Villa, relieving them of pressure. Ange Postecoglou’s side also plays Manchester City in a Premier League showdown during the mid-week while they struggle with form.
Meanwhile, Villa have lost several first-team players during the course of the current season despite enjoying an incredibly successful season. Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, and Jacob Ramsey have long-term injuries, leaving Unai Emery without their services.
Express & Star reported that the Villans may face Liverpool with only 11 senior players available to them on Sunday. Youri Tielemans, Nicolo Zaniolo, Alex Moreno and Morgan Rogers missed Thursday’s Conference League semi-final loss against Olympiacos.
Furthermore, Leon Bailey limped off during the Conference League clash against the Greek side, suffering from a persistent knee problem. A Champions League qualification is essential for Emery to have a tangible achievement after enjoying an impressive season with Villa.
Liverpool have already qualified for the Champions League spot and they are playing without any pressure with two games left. The Reds want to finish the season strongly, giving a well-deserving farewell to their beloved manager Jurgen Klopp.
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Liverpool suffered a sudden dip in form after the March international break that involved dire consequences for them. The Reds crashed out of the Premier League title race alongside the Europa League after making immense progress.
Liverpool fans have moved on from the anti-climactic end to a mostly successful season where the team performed beyond expectations. Many pundits and experts predicted that the Reds would struggle to make it to the top four before the season. However, Klopp’s team defied the odds and challenged for the Premier League title once again, also winning the Carabao Cup.
