Aston Villa aims to end a near 30-year wait for major silverware. The club last secured a trophy in March 1996, winning the League Cup against Leeds United. Currently, Villa sits third in the Premier League with 46 points from 23 matches, also progressing in the Europa League and FA Cup.
Manager Unai Emery faces a significant injury crisis, particularly in midfield. Boubacar Kamara is out for the season with a knee injury, while captain John McGinn faces six to eight weeks on the sidelines after knee surgery. Youri Tielemans is also unavailable for eight to ten weeks due to an ankle injury. Defender Andres Garcia has a three-week hamstring layoff.
To bolster the squad, Douglas Luiz has returned to Villa on loan from Juventus. Striker Tammy Abraham also rejoined the club in an £18 million deal from Besiktas. These arrivals aim to provide crucial depth for Villa's ongoing campaigns.
