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Aston Villa v Ajax: Unai Emery defends team's discipline before Europa Conference League second leg

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has defended captain John McGinn and his team's discipline before their Europa Conference League second leg with Ajax.

The midfielder was sent off for a reckless challenge in Sunday's 4-0 home Premier League loss to Tottenham.

The Scot is available for Thursday's last-16 second leg, with the tie at 0-0 after last week's draw in Amsterdam.

Defender Ezri Konsa is suspended after he was sent off in the first leg, while Nicolo Zaniolo is also banned.

Italian midfielder Zaniolo picked up his third yellow card in the competition in last week's match.