Unai Emery will have a reduced group at Bodymoor Heath, with the club arranging two friendlies during the extended international break.
Aston Villa will be without nine first-team players during the extended September and October international window, as several members of Unai Emery’s squad report for national-team duty.
The remaining players are expected to continue training at Bodymoor Heath, while the club has arranged two friendly matches to maintain match fitness during the break.
Villa will face Southampton behind closed doors before travelling to Spain to take on Sevilla on Friday, 2 October.
Zion Suzuki called up by Japan
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki will join up with the Japan squad during the international period.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are still waiting for an update on Marco Bizot, who suffered a back injury against Coventry City last week. James Wright was named as the club’s substitute goalkeeper during the recent victory over Tottenham.
Two right-backs set to miss out
Unai Emery will also be without both of his senior right-backs during the break.
Matty Cash has been called up by Poland, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka will represent the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Defender Victor Lindelöf will join the Sweden squad, while captain John McGinn is set to represent Scotland.
Johan Manzambi, who scored his first Aston Villa goal in the win over Tottenham, has been selected by Switzerland.
George Hemmings has also received a call-up to the England Under-20 squad, managed by Darren Moore.
Nicolas Jackson and Ibrahim Mbaye selected by Senegal
Aston Villa’s summer signings Nicolas Jackson and Ibrahim Mbaye have both been called up by Senegal.
Their departures will leave Emery without two of his recent attacking additions, although the international break will provide an opportunity for other members of the squad to impress the manager.
The friendlies against Southampton and Sevilla should also help the available players maintain their fitness ahead of the return of competitive football.
The Aston Villa News BR verdict
The international break will give Unai Emery an opportunity to work with a smaller group while monitoring the fitness of players such as Marco Bizot.
Although the number of international absences limits Emery’s options, the planned friendlies should help the squad maintain its rhythm. The matches could also provide valuable minutes for players who have featured less regularly this season.
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