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'We need to keep our fingers crossed for the restart': Aston Villa defender Frederic Guilbert admits he is itching to get back on the pitch and help the team secure Premier League survival

Aston Villa defender Frederic Guilbert has revealed he is desperate to return to action as Premier League bosses try to push ahead with Project Restart.

Dean Smith's team would resume 19th in the table – albeit with a game in hand – if the 2019-20 campaign is able to begin again, while they would likely be relegated by the points-per-game formula that may be used if the season is curtailed.

'We need to stay positive. We play football. It's the best work in the world. Life is most-important for me,' said Guilbert.

Frederic Guilbert is hopeful that the Premier League season can return after coronavirus crisis

'We need to keep our fingers crossed for the restart.