John McGinn has been assessed by Aston Villa medics with optimism growing he will be fit to face Tottenham on Sunday.
The Scotland midfielder hobbled off towards the end of his country’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Norway on Sunday and his absence would be a huge blow to Unai Emery’s men, as McGinn has been in outstanding form in recent matches.
But it is thought Villa are hopeful that McGinn will be able to play his part in north London, with only a point separating fourth-placed Spurs from Villa, who are fifth but have not won away in the league since their 1-0 triumph at Chelsea on September 24.