Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has delivered mixed news on the injury front for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle United.
In-form January signing Philippe Coutinho will be fit for Villa, however Emi Buendia is a doubt after picking up a heavy knock to his hip in Wednesday’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United.
The South American duo both limped off in the second half against the Whites, with Buendia replaced just before the hour mark by Carney Chukwuemeka and Coutinho withdrawn 12 minutes from time by Ashley Young due to cramp.