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PRESTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Aston Villa at Deepdale on November 1, 2017 in Preston, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa succumb to Wednesday, John Terry succumbs to injury

Aston Villa can ill afford a serious injury to Jonathan Kodjia

Aston Villa: Player grades in 2-1 victory with Fulham

Aston Villa fail to beat ten-man Middlesbrough side after early dismissal

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Joshua Onomah of Aston Villa is tackled by Marlon Pack of Bristol City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Aston Villa at Ashton Gate on August 25, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Aston Villa and Bristol City battle to 1-1 draw before international window

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: James Bree of Aston Villa during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa upends Wigan Athletic at home, advance in Carabao Cup

COLCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa shoots at goal as he is challenged by James Bree of Colchester during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Colchester United and Aston Villa at Colchester Community Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Colchester, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Player Grades: Aston Villa defeats Norwich City 4-2

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Aston Villa's new signing John Terry and manager Steve Bruce during the press conference at Villa Park on July 3, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Barrington Coombs/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Player Grades in 2-1 Reading defeat

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Manager of Aston Villa Steve Bruce during the pre season friendly match between Aston Villa and Watford at Villa Park on July 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Steve Bruce’s tactics leave much to be desired in 3-0 defeat

COLCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer celebrates with Andre Green after saving a penalty during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Colchester United and Aston Villa at Colchester Community Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Colchester, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Player Grades in 3-0 defeat

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: James Bree of Aston Villa during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Player Grades against Colchester United

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Player Grades vs Hull City AFC

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston Villa during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Player grades from final pre-season tuneup vs Watford

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Shane Sutton of AFC Telford United competes with Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston Villa during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

3 key takeaways from Aston Villa victories over Telford and Kidderminster

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Andre Green of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Villa Park on February 25, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Andre Green, Keinan Davis, and RHM

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 11 : Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa scores his second goal for Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday at Villa Park on March 11, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Jonathan Kodjia

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brighton

Aston Villa season in review: Scott Hogan

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Jack Grealish (R) of Aston Villa celebrates after his side's 1-0 victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on April 23, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Jack Grealish

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Albert Adomah of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Reading at Villa Park on April 15, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Albert Adomah

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Leandro Bacuna of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brighton

Aston Villa season in review: Leandro Bacuna

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Steve Sidwell of Brighton and Hove Albion competes for the ball with Conor Hourihane(L) and Henri Lansbury of Aston Villa the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brighton

Aston Villa season in review: Henri Lansbury and Conor Hourihane

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Gary Gardner of Aston Villa and Stefan Johansen of Fulham in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on April 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Gary Gardner

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Mile Jedinak of Aston Villa talks to the press during a press conference at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath on April 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Mile Jedinak

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Neil Taylor of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton Albion and Aston Villa at Pirelli Stadium on April 8, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Neil Taylor

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Tommy Elphick of Aston Villa in action during an Aston Villa training session at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath on December 16, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Tommy Elphick

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Nathan Baker of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Barnsley at Villa Park on February 14, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: Nathan Baker

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: James Chester of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brighton

Aston Villa season in review: James Chester

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: James Bree of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on April 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa season in review: James Bree