Aston Villa will hope to welcome back Ollie Watkins for their Premier League clash with Ipswich on Saturday. Unai Emery’s side responded well to their defeat to Wolves last time out in the League, as Villa beat Tottenham 2-1 to knock Spurs out of the FA Cup. Watkins missed the Spurs game due to an injury sustained against Wolves but there is hope the England international will return. Speaking before the win over Spurs, Emery said: “Hopefully, for next week, he will be available.”.
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The striker has scored 11 goals this season and attracted interest during the January transfer window, as Arsenal made a failed bid to sign Watkins. Villa could also hand January signings Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Axel Disasi League debuts, although Ezri Konsa is a doubt after coming off injured against Spurs. Pau Torres is a long-term absentee and Matty Cash joins him on the sidelines. Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley are thought to be facing late fitness tests at this stage.
