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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Albert Adomah of Aston Villa and Leif Davis of Leeds United in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kodjia needs to be ready when called upon this season

Aston Villa cruise, defeat Red Bull Leipzig 3-1 in final pre-season tune-up

Aston Villa In A Good Place Regarding Premier League Squad Restrictions

Aston Villa: Four-Horse Race For The Right CB Position

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Andre Green of Aston Villa runs with the ball during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Andre Green’s development is a curious story to busy summer

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 16: Ross McCormack looks on during a Melbourne City A-League training session on November 16, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Ross McCormack departure scrubs out last hallmarks of previous regime

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Goalkeeper Jed Steer of Aston Villa celebrates during the Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa at Hillsborough Stadium on April 06, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Jed Steer must be given Premier League chance

FLORENCE, ITALY - APRIL 29: Alessandro Plizzari of Italy looks on during a Italy training session at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on April 29, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Five Players That Caught My Eye in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Jed Steer of Aston Villa celebrates after Anwar El Ghazi of Aston Villa (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 2018/2019 Season Ratings: Goalkeepers

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Tammy Abraham and Keinan Davis of Aston Villa celebrate victory in the penalty shoot out after the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on May 14, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Assessing the chances of the Aston Villa loan contingent returning

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aston Villa players celebrate victory following the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aston Villa squad could remain remarkably similar during Premier League transition

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aston Villa players celebrate victory following the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Player Ratings: EFL Championship Final

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Players clash during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on May 14, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images )

Aston Villa: 3 keys to stopping Derby County in play-off final

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Keinan Davis (17) and Tammy Abraham of Aston Villa (18) celebrate victory in the penalty shoot out with team mates after the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on May 14, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Lineup Questions for Wembley

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Ahmed Elmohamady of Aston Villa crosses the ball during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Offering Some Appreciation for the Underrated and Understated “Elmo”

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa in discussion with coaches John Terry and Richard O'Kelly during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on May 14, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images )

Now Is The Time For Aston Villa To Exorcise Recent Wembley Demons

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final first leg match between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park on May 11, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Aston Villa v West Brom: How Dean Smith must Approach the Second Leg

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Anwar El Ghazi of Aston Villa is mobbed by team mates after scoring to make it 5-4 during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on November 28, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

3 Aston Villa Players to Watch vs Norwich City

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Fans of Aston Villa celebrate during the Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa at Hillsborough Stadium on April 06, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Points Predictor: May 2019

LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: of Aston Villa tackles Patrick Bamford of Leeds United battles for the ball with Conor Hourihane (l) Jonathan Kodjia and Jack Grealish (r) during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on April 28, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Patrick Bamford’s deceit could have play-off ramifications

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Fans of Aston Villa celebrate during the Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa at Hillsborough Stadium on April 06, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Must Keep The Momentum Going

ROTHERHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa walks off dejected after being sent off during the Sky Bet Championship match between Rotherham United and Aston Villa at The New York Stadium on April 10, 2019 in Rotherham, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 2-0 Bolton Wanderers: Player Ratings – 04/19/19

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Adam Forshaw of Leeds United tackles John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

John McGinn’s Yellow Card Situation and Scenarios Explained

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Albert Adomah of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa at Hillsborough Stadium on April 06, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Player Ratings – April 6th

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Anwar El Ghazi of Aston Villa is mobbed by team mates after scoring to make it 5-4 during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on November 28, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Points Predictor: April 2019

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Anwar El Ghazi of Aston Villa celebrates his goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on March 16, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Player Ratings – March 30th

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: A detailed view of a fans hat prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa FC play-off chances nearly 50/50

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Gary Gardner of Birmingham celebrates as Che Adams scores the third goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa February and March 2019 Loan Report