Aston Villa lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Youri Tielemans injury blow

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery will be without the services of two players for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Manchester United-owned attacker Marcus Rashford is continuing his rehabilitation from a thigh injury, which could potentially end his season, and the same goes for new absentee Youri Tielemans and his muscle problem.

With Rashford in the medical bay, Ollie Watkins is sure to hold his place at the tip of the Lions' attack as he endeavours to build on a noteworthy playmaking record against Saturday's hosts.

Watkins has only scored once from the start against Bournemouth in the Premier League, but he has also laid on four assists, his best record against a single club in the competition.

John McGinn and Morgan Rogers will no doubt aid Watkins in the final third, but Marco Asensio is at risk of losing his place to Jacob Ramsey, who could operate off the left for the Lions.

As midfield maestro Tielemans - who scored the only goal in last weekend's 1-0 triumph over Fulham - is now stricken, the door has opened for Amadou Onana to come into the engine room alongside Boubacar Kamara.

Another change is likely to occur in defence, as Lucas Digne should be preferred to Ian Maatsen, but Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres are all likely to reprise their roles ahead of Emiliano Martinez.

Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins

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