Aston Villa injury news ahead of Molde friendly and Leeds United clash

Aston Villa return to action when they travel to Leeds United on Wednesday (8pm) as their break comes to an end.

Villa have not played since a 1-0 win at Everton on January 22 with their FA Cup participation ended at the third round stage meaning they had no game this weekend.

The Premier League's winter break and the FA Cup schedule has given Villa a chance to rest and rest after atough start to the 2021-22 season.

Villa boss Steven Gerrard has also been given a chance to have an extended spell on the Bodymoor Heath training pitches with his players for the first time since he replaced Dean Smith in November.

And there have been games, too, with Brentford beaten 2-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Villa Park on Tuesday thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings.

Villa are back in action, though not officially, when they play Norwegian side Molde at 1pm on Saturday.

Here's the latest injury news ahead of the game...

: Knee.

: April.

: Nakamba had been in fine form since Gerrard's arrival in November but picked up an injury against Liverpool on December 11 that required surgery.

: "We're giving him all of the support he needs now to try and make a safe and good recovery from that injury."

: Thigh.

: February.

: Bailey was visibly upset when he was substituted from the Manchester City game at the start of December.

: "We hope to have him back in the group in the next two weeks. That will benefit Leon having no games and he won't miss many more games and, hopefully in two weeks' time, he'll be ready to train with the group."