Aston Villa weigh Garnacho issue as Mauro Coronel interest emerges
Villa Park's average attendance is 36,759 so far this season, reduced by the North Stand rebuild, while capacity is set to rise above 50,000 in 2027.
Tottenham boss Martin Ho said Spurs will face Aston Villa with confidence, while praising Villa's pressing and defensive work before Sunday's WSL meeting.
Several former Villa players have struggled to match their Unai Emery-era form after leaving, though Morgan Rogers has started well at Chelsea.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka played 90 minutes in DR Congo's 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, hit the bar and impressed at right-sided centre-back.
Alejandro Garnacho has yet to start for Villa and cannot be recalled unilaterally in January. With no January break clause, Unai Emery must integrate him or all parties face difficult talks.
Former Villa boss Brian Little recalled burnout in his final season, saying he 'still did almost everything' before resigning in 1998.
Former Villa loanee Jadon Sancho has been warned by Ray Houghton to overcome 'adversity' as he searches for a club after leaving Manchester United.
Villa are reportedly compliant with UEFA SCR at 63.9% and within Premier League PSR limits, helped by asset sales worth £114m after last year's UEFA fine.
Zion Suzuki is closer to returning after resuming Japan training following a rib injury, and is in contention to face Venezuela on 28 September.
After beating Tottenham 3-2, Villa's power rankings put Johan Manzambi top after a goal and assist, with Zion Suzuki, Victor Lindelof, Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendia also highlighted.
Aston Villa have recalled Leon Goretzka from Germany so he can focus on rehab, with Unai Emery's side prioritising his recovery before his delayed debut.
Emi Buendia is in talks over a new Aston Villa contract after his resurgence, with Unai Emery praising his hard work and key role in Villa's rebuilding plans.
Villa are reportedly in the race with Brighton for Nacional centre-back Mauro Coronel, 18, who could be available for free in January if he does not extend his contract.
