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Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa set for a spell on the sidelines leaving his England involvement in doubt... as Unai Emery faces a nervous wait over key defender's fitness

Ezri Konsa faces a spell on the sidelines after the Aston Villa defender suffered an injury that is set to rule him out of England duty.

The centre-back damaged a hamstring following a challenge from Rasmus Hojlund early in Villa’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday and was immediately substituted.

He will be assessed by England medics ahead of the Nations League fixtures against Greece and Finland but it seems hugely doubtful that he will be included.

Villa boss Unai Emery does not know the extent of Konsa’s injury but as the club’s most consistent defender, any lengthy absence would put huge strain on Villa’s bid to compete in both the Premier League and Champions League.