Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey could return to action for Aston Villa over the next week. Aston Villa are hoping to welcome Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey back from injury in time to face Chelsea this weekend and in time for the upcoming midweek trip to Crystal Palace.

Chelsea will be without Noni Madueke for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Aston Villa, with the winger adding to Enzo Maresca’s list of absentees because of a hamstring problem. Madueke was forced off early in last weekend’s damning 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Maresca confirmed on Friday that the Englishman will be out until after next month’s international break,

The latest Aston Villa injury news, featuring updates on Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana and more. Aston Villa face Chelsea on Saturday in a game which could have a significant impact on their chances of earning Champions League qualification for the second successive season – but their preparation has been hampered by a number of injuries to key players.