BBC · Jan 28, 2025
Emery eases fears over Villa's defensive crisis
Tyrone Mings is comforted by John McGinn.Unai Emery has backed Aston Villa to cope with their defensive crisis before their crunch Champions League game with Celtic.
Ezri Konsa is Villa's only fit centre-back with Pau Torres out with a broken foot and Tyrone Mings a major injury doubt to face Celtic at Villa Park Wednesday.
Diego Carlos was also sold to Fenerbahce last week to deplete Villa's options further.
Mings came off in tears in Sunday's 1-1 draw with West Ham but Emery hopes he has an outside chance of facing the Scottish champions.
"If Tyrone Mings is available he will play. We have injured players but this is something everyone has," said Emery.