Aston Villa are currently sweating over Ollie Watkins’ fitness after the striker was forced off during the first half against Ajax.
The 28-year-old sustained an impact injury just before he found the back of the net with a beautiful glancing header.
After the fixture, Villa captain John McGinn admitted he was concerned about the Englishman’s fitness.
Talking to TNT Sports, he said: “A good night at Villa Park, and I’m delighted with some of the players on the scoresheet. I have a bit of a worry about Ollie Watkins and Diego Carlos—we’ll see how they are.”
There’s every chance that Watkins’ injury may be a knock, which would be the best-case scenario.
Nevertheless, Unai Emery may be reluctant to risk his star man ahead of a hectic end to the season.
Jhon Duran primed for Aston Villa start v West Ham United
Jhon Duran replaced Watkins on Thursday evening and could be primed to make his first Premier League start of the season.
