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SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 14: Robin Olsen of Sweden looks on during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Spain and Sweden at Estadio de La Cartuja on November 14, 2021 in Seville, . (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Robin Olsen joins Aston Villa on loan

Philippe Coutinho rescues point for Aston Villa in debut

Aston Villa’s Coutinho, Digne in contention to start vs. Manchester United

Lucas Digne revealed as Aston Villa player

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Lucas Digne of Everton controls the ball during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on November 07, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Aston Villa reportedly on the verge of signing Lucas Digne

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04: Philippe Coutinho of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis at Camp Nou on December 04, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Aston Villa completes signing of Philippe Coutinho

MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 08: Philippe Coutinho of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at Football Arena Munich on December 08, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Reports: Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho set to join Aston Villa on loan

WALSALL, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Keinan Davis of Aston Villa during the Pre Season Friendly between Walsall and Aston Villa at Banks's Stadium on July 21, 2021 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Keinan Davis loaned to Nottingham Forest

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Danny Ings of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Brentford and Aston Villa at Brentford Community Stadium on January 2, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ben Peters/MB Media/Getty Images)

What went wrong for Aston Villa at Brentford?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Matty Cash of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on December 26, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Gerrard-less Aston Villa fall to Chelsea

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 15: John McGinn of Scotland applauds during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park on November 15, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

John McGinn named Scotland Player of the Year

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: General view outside the stadium the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brentford at Villa Park on August 28, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Burnley postponed on Saturday

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Tyrone Mings of Aston Villalooks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on December 01, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Aston Villa host Burnley amid raging Covid-19 pandemic

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Aston Villa at Carrow Road on December 14, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Jacob Ramsey stars in Aston Villa’s win at Norwich City

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Norwich manager Dean Smith reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St. James Park on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Aston Villa to visit Dean Smith’s Norwich City

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: General view outside the stadium the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brentford at Villa Park on August 28, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Aston Villa have first-team Covid-19 cases

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 05, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard set for Liverpool reunion

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa scores his sides equalising goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 05, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Ezri Konsa plays hero as Aston Villa topple Leicester, 2-1

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City is challenged by Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on December 01, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Positives in Aston Villa’s loss to Man City

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Jack Grealish of Manchester City on the ground during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)

Jack Grealish could miss Aston Villa reunion

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa celebrates his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on November 27, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Aston Villa win second straight under Steven Gerrard

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard and Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on November 20, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s victory over Brighton

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Matt Targett of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium on November 05, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Aston Villa host Brighton for Steven Gerrard’s debut

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 21: Steven Gerrard, Manager of Rangers looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League group A match between Rangers FC and Brondby IF at Ibrox Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

How will Steven Gerrard line up Aston Villa?

Rangers' English manager Steven Gerrard reacts from the sidelines during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match Brondby v Rangers in Brondby, Denmark, on November 4, 2021. - - Denmark OUT (Photo by Martin Sylvest / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by MARTIN SYLVEST/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard named Aston Villa manager

Aston Villa's English head coach Dean Smith (R) looks on during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on October 16, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Dean Smith sacked as Aston Villa manager

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium on November 05, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Time’s up for Dean Smith at Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on October 31, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Aston Villa injury woes ahead of crucial Southampton clash