Aston Villa Faces Feyenoord Europa League Amid Multiple Injury Setbacks

Aston Villa are preparing to face Feyenoord in their Europa League match with Unai Emery's side looking to build on their recent 1-0 victory over Bologna. Feyenoord have suffered several injury setbacks, including the absence of midfielder Quentin Timber due to an injury sustained against FC Groningen, and central defender Malcolm Jeng undergoing surgery and missing the tie. Villa may also be without key players such as Youri Tielemans and Jadon Sancho, who was sidelined due to illness, alongside other squad absences. Emery is expected to make limited changes to the Villa starting lineup, possibly rewarding Emi Buendia for his recent strong performance, while Pau Torres is likely to replace injured Tyrone Mings in defense. Feyenoord's manager Robin van Persie faces challenges with his squad's fitness ahead of the match, which could influence the outcome. Both teams are aiming to secure a third consecutive win in the competition, making Thursday's game a critical fixture for momentum in the Europa League group stage.