Moreno, McGinn, Cash - Aston Villa Injury and team updates ahead of Leeds United clash

Aston Villa are gearing up for the visit of Leeds United with Unai Emery having some fitness concerns throughout his squad

Amie Wilson Central Audience Writer

10:45, 08 Sep 2020Updated 16:39, 13 Jan 2023

Alex Moreno ahas signed for Aston Villa

Aston Villa take on Leeds United in the Premier League on Friday night as they look to put right the wrongs of their last outing.

It was an evening to forget at Villa Park last weekend as Unai Emery's side fell out of the FA Cup at the third round stage again thanks to defeat by League Two side Stevenage. Villa looked to be control of the game at 1-0 up. but two late goals turned the game on it's head.

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Villa have had a boost this week with the news that full-back Alex Moreno has completed a transfer from Real Betis, and it seems that he could make his debut in the clash against Leeds. The club are looking to bring more players in before the end of the transfer window.

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The squad however did have a couple of blows against Stevenage with Matty Cash and Ludwig Augustinsson picking up injuries, while Leander Dendoncker's red card means that he will serve a suspension. Three other Villa players in Tyrone Mings, Aaron Ramsey and Leon Bailey are also walking a suspension tightrope against Leeds.

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Here is a look at the latest around the Villa squad ahead of the visit of Jesse Marsch's side:

Alex Moreno

Possible reason for absence: International clearance

The left-back completed his move from Real Betis this week, but it now seems that he will be available to make his debut against Leeds, with the club that confirming on their website.

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What Emery has said: "Not sure. Not sure yet. Hopefully we have some news about him and maybe it's a positive."

John McGinn

Reason for absence: Hamstring

McGinn has missed the last three games in all competitions due to a hamstring strain, and is set to be on the sidelines again vs Leeds.

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What Emery has said: “John is continuing his progress."

Possible return date: Vs Leicester City (Feb 4)

Matty Cash

Reason for absence: Groin

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The full-back hobbled off in the defeat against Stevenage last weekend.

What Emery has said: "Matty Cash is a doubt for tomorrow."

Possible return date: Vs Southampton (Jan 21)

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Leander Dendoncker

Reason for absence: Suspension

The defender will serve his one-match suspension against Leeds after being shown a red card in the loss against Stevenage.

Possible return date: Vs Southampton (Jan 21)

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Ludwig Augustinsson

Injury: Ankle

The full-back has been told he can find another club in January, but will miss the game against Leeds after being forced off the pitch with an ankle injury vs Stevenage.

Possible return date: Vs Southampton (Jan 21)

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Jed Steer

Injury: Achilles tendon

Possible return date: N/A

What Emery has said: "Jed is starting to train with us in one or two weeks."

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Diego Carlos

Injury: Achilles

Possible return date: N/A

What Emery has said: "Diego is getting better, but it will be a month or two before he is with us."

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