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Do Villa have the legs to end their 30-year trophy drought?

Do Villa have the legs to end their 30-year trophy drought?

Summary

Aston Villa is facing a series of injuries to key players as they aim to end a 30-year wait for a major trophy. They are currently third in the Premier League and competing in both the FA Cup and Europa League. The team has made adjustments to manage these challenges, including bringing back Douglas Luiz from Juventus to strengthen their midfield.

Key Facts

  • Aston Villa is dealing with several injuries to key players, including Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, and Youri Tielemans.
  • Douglas Luiz has returned to Aston Villa from Juventus to help with the team's midfield injuries.
  • Villa is currently third in the Premier League standings.
  • The team is competing in the FA Cup fourth round and the Europa League group stage.
  • Villa hopes to manage a busy schedule of potentially 61 games this season.
  • Villa sold Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle for financial reasons but lost a key midfielder as a result.
  • Unai Emery, the team's manager, believes Villa must improve and compete in multiple competitions.
  • Villa aims to end their 30-year drought without a major trophy.

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