Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey could return to action for Aston Villa over the next week. Aston Villa are hoping to welcome Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey back from injury in time to face Chelsea this weekend and in time for the upcoming midweek trip to Crystal Palace.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, are down in ninth, in danger of falling too far behind to make a late-season push. The Sporting News runs through the latest team news and injury updates for both sides as the match draws nearer. Many of the injured Aston Villa ...

Live and extensive coverage from Cobham as Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca looks ahead to the Blues' Premier League visit to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa on Saturday evening

The latest Aston Villa injury news, featuring updates on Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana and more. Aston Villa face Chelsea on Saturday in a game which could have a significant impact on their chances of earning Champions League qualification for the second successive season – but their preparation has been hampered by a number of injuries to key players.

Chelsea travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, looking to get back to winning ways after back-to-back defeats to Brighton. The Blues were knocked out of the FA Cup by the Seagulls and lost to them again in their last top-flight match to put pressure on boss Enzo Maresca.