Aston Villa face injury crisis before their match against Manchester United

A report in The Telegraph suggests that Ezri Konsa may be out of action for a “significant period” for Aston Villa.

According to the report, the defender is “still being assessed” following his replacement in Saturday’s victory over Sheffield United and will undoubtedly miss this weekend’s match against Manchester United.

Konsa hurt his knee after he crashed into the post during the second half. The 26-year-old, who started every Premier League game this season and participated in every league game the previous season, would be a major loss for Villa.

Another centre-back Pau Torres is currently out of action with an injury. The Spaniard hasn’t started any of Villa’s last six league games.

It does not end there for Unai Emery’s team. Tyrone Mings has missed nearly the whole season due to a knee injury, while Lucas Digne is also absent for Villa.

The Aston Villa manager is expected to select a back four of Matty Cash, Diego Carlos, Clement Lenglet and Alex Moreno at Villa Park against United.

For Sunday’s match, Nicolo Zaniolo is also questionable and Emiliano Buendia and Jhon Duran will undoubtedly be missing.

The Red Devils have absentees of their own for the big clash this weekend. Defender Lisandro Martinez and Anthony Martial are definitely out with long term injuries.

Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all getting closer to making a return.

Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho scored goals as United defeated West Ham United 3-0 at the weekend. Meanwhile, Villa won 5-0 at Bramall Lane on Saturday, an even more convincing triumph.

Villa are fourth in the league, eight points ahead of United who are currently sixth.