Unai Emery has shared an update on the fitness of Ollie Watkins ahead of Aston Villa’s Premier League clash with Ipswich Town on Saturday. And the Villa manager has also suggested that Axel Disasi could make his debut for the club following his deadline day loan move from Chelsea.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has spoken in his latest press conference as he prepares to take on Ipswich Town this weekend.

Aston Villa have reportedly entered the running for the transfer of former Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo as he could return to Europe.The Portugal international is currently on the books at

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery ‘argued’ with two of his January signings after being forced to exclude them from the club’s Champions League squad. Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia will not feature for the Villans in the knockout phase of the European competition.

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Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers' goals either side of half-time were enough for Villa, with Mathys Tel's late strike proving to be just a consolation for Ange Postecoglou's side

Aston Villa are hoping for positive news on Ezri Konsa's hamstring injury as their defensive crisis worsened in the FA Cup win over Tottenham. The England international limped off during the first half of the 2-1 fourth-round win after pulling up during a Spurs attack at Villa Park.

Mings sustained a knee injury in Villa’s draw with West Ham in January while Watkins suffered a groin issue against Wolves two weeks ago.