Villa face four confirmed absentees ahead of Tottenham trip

Aston Villa will be without at least four players when they travel to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, according to Sports Mole. Pau Torres, Leon Goretzka, Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana are all reported to be unavailable for the 12:30 kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Torres is said to be sidelined with a hamstring problem, while summer signing Goretzka has a knee issue. Maatsen is reportedly out with an ankle injury and Onana remains absent because of a knee complaint.

Three further players are considered doubts for the trip to North London. Sports Mole states that Marco Bizot has a back problem, Matty Cash is managing a muscle injury and Brian Madjo has an ankle concern ahead of the weekend.

Villa head into the fixture searching for their first Premier League win of the campaign. Their only league goal so far came during last Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, following a goalless draw at Hull City and a 1-0 loss to Arsenal on the opening weekend.

Unai Emery's side did secure a positive result in midweek, beating Coventry City 3-1 away in the League Cup on Wednesday, and also recorded a 3-2 Champions League victory at Club Brugge earlier this month. The Tottenham match represents a return to domestic league action where points remain urgently needed.

Tottenham arrive at the game having drawn 0-0 with Everton in their most recent league outing. Sports Mole indicates that the hosts will be without Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Mykhaylo Mudryk, with Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali listed as doubts.