Ross Barkley Injury: Could train this week

Barkley (knee) could return to team training this week, coach Unai Emery said in the press conference. "Barkley is training individually, but close to being with the group, maybe next week."

Barkley missed all the games since late November due to a knee injury but has progressed well in his individual trainings in recent weeks and could be set to resume team training with the Villains this week. This would be a nice boost for the midfield of Aston Villa given the absences due to injuries, although Barkley should regain the bench role he had prior to his injury.