Aston Villa face selection gaps ahead of Champions League fixture
Aston Villa are preparing for their UEFA Champions League fixture with a list of five unavailable players, a notable dent to squad options this early in the campaign.
Modou Cisse and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are both listed as off the roster, while Johan Manzambi and Amadou Onana are sidelined with knee injuries. Brian Madjo is also out with an ankle injury.
The fixture
The match is scheduled for 8 September 2026, with kick-off set for 16:45 UTC.
With several senior figures absent, those who do feature will be asked to carry extra responsibility as Aston Villa look to make an early mark in this season's Champions League.