Aston Villa vs. Liverpool – Injury Updates & News Ahead of Premier League Clash
Aston Villa welcome Arne Slot’s Liverpool to Villa Park on Wednesday night in a crucial Premier League showdown. The Reds aim to extend their lead at the top of the table, while Villa look to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Ipswich.
Cody Gakpo’s Availability “Under Debate” for Liverpool
One of the biggest talking points ahead of the game is whether Cody Gakpo will return to action. The Dutch forward, who has been in excellent form with 21 goal contributions in 36 appearances, missed Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves due to a knock sustained in the Everton draw.
Speaking on Gakpo’s fitness, Arne Slot remained uncertain:
“Cody didn’t have a yellow card or whatever! He got a knock in the Everton game. A few of us got a knock, but he got an injury from that. It’s fast—Wednesday already—so let’s wait and see. It wasn’t a soft knock then!”
Liverpool’s Injury Woes Ahead of Villa Clash
Liverpool will also be without Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton.
- Joe Gomez suffered a hamstring injury in the FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle and remains sidelined.
- Tyler Morton is out for several weeks due to a shoulder problem.
However, the Reds will be boosted by the return of Curtis Jones, who has served his suspension following his red card in the Merseyside derby.
Aston Villa Looking to Capitalize at Home
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will be eager to put on a strong performance at Villa Park, especially after dropping points to Ipswich in their previous match. A win against league leaders Liverpool could be a significant boost to their European qualification hopes.
Key Match Details & What to Expect
- Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM GMT
With Liverpool battling injuries and Villa determined to bounce back, this fixture promises to be an intense battle with high stakes for both teams.
Will Aston Villa take advantage of Liverpool’s injury troubles, or will Arne Slot’s side continue their title charge?
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Liverpool | 28 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 66 | 26 | 40 | 67 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 51 | 23 | 38 | 54 |
| 3 |  Nottingham Forest | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 48 |
| 4 |  Man City | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 47 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 46 |
| 6 |  Newcastle | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 44 |
| 7 |  Bournemouth | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 43 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 44 | 39 | 5 | 43 |
| 9 |  Fulham | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 42 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 45 | -5 | 42 |
| 11 |  Brentford | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 38 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 36 |
| 13 |  Tottenham | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 53 | 39 | 14 | 33 |
| 14 |  Man United | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 33 |
| 15 |  West Ham | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 33 |
| 16 |  Everton | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 34 | -4 | 32 |
| 17 |  Wolves | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 37 | 56 | -19 | 22 |
| 18 |  Ipswich | 27 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 57 | -31 | 17 |
| 19 |  Leicester | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 61 | -36 | 17 |
| 20 |  Southampton | 27 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 65 | -46 | 9 |