Aston Villa weigh Nicolas Jackson concern and Kaio Jorge interest
Opta's supercomputer gives Villa a 40 per cent chance of beating Coventry in the Carabao Cup, ahead of the hosts on 33 per cent, as Unai Emery seeks a rare League Cup win.
Agbonlahor says Nicolas Jackson's discipline is a 'real worry' for Villa after Unai Emery hooked him at half-time on a booking, with goals scarce and striker options limited.
Villa are reportedly among five clubs tracking Cruzeiro forward Kaio Jorge, who has 50 goals and 13 assists in 109 games, with interest in a possible deal at the start of 2027.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has yet to make a Villa matchday squad and could slip further down the pecking order, with reports claiming Villa are exploring a free transfer for Sergio Ramos.
Villa head to Coventry with major absentees. Ian Maatsen and Pau Torres are out, Amadou Onana is sidelined for the season, while Matty Cash is a doubt before the Carabao Cup tie.
Villa head into a key week after a rocky start, facing Coventry in the Carabao Cup and Tottenham away. Emery can rotate, but more poor results would deepen concern before the international break.
Villa beat Club Brugge 3-2 in the Champions League, with Nicolas Jackson scoring, before Alysson netted his first Villa goal in the 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Villa are tipped to make nine changes at Coventry, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis in line for his debut and Nicolas Jackson dropped. Alysson, Ibrahim Mbaye and Tammy Abraham are predicted to start.
