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Aston Villa's battle against Premier League relegation continues on Sunday, as Dean Smith's side face a daunting trip to Liverpool.

It's the Reds' first game at Anfield since wrapping up the league title, but do come into the game on the back of a 4-0 thumping by Man City.

Villa meanwhile, will be looking to kick-start their fight for survival, after picking up just two points from the first four games following the return of football last month,

Smith bemoaned the hectic fixture schedule in the opening portion of the restart, but has now had a full week to prepare for Jurgen Klopp's champions.

Ahead of tomorrow's game here's Villa's injury list in full...

Wesley Moraes

Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament

Details: Wesley was carried from the Turf Moor pitch after a heavy tackle by Burnley defender Ben Mee on New Year's Day. The striker has since been ruled out for the rest of the campaign, and while he is happy to update fans on his return, it is all eyes on next season, for Villa's record signing.

Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa

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What Smith said: When asked how Wesley was progressing, he replied: "As we expected them to but they won’t be ready for these 10 games."

What Wesley said: “I do my physio everyday, two times a day, so now I feel confident and I feel great,” he told VillaTV.

“I try to do some passing, but sometimes a get a bit of pain, but now the last two or three weeks I feel great.”

Expected return: Summer 2020

Tom Heaton

Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament

Details: The former Burnley stopper had to come off after landing heavily when trying to stop Chris Wood's header late on at Turf Moor. Heaton has attempted to do his best in rehab, but Smith confirmed the England international is now focusing on returning at the start of next season.

Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa

What Smith said: Similarly to Wesley, the Villa boss confirmed, he wouldn't be available for the final 10 games, as he gave an update on his recovery claiming, "they won’t be ready for these 10 games."

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What Heaton has said: "I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up.

“In reality, it's going to be a big ask to get back in terms of this season.

“But I'm certainly hopeful to be ready to roll by the time the season kicks off next season, whenever that is going to be.”I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up."

Expected return: Summer 2020

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Frederic Guilbert

Injury: Knee

Details: The full-back is believed to have tweaked his knee in the hammering at Leicester City, but has been back in full training ahead of the trip to Anfield.

Last match: Monday, March 9: Leicester City 4-0 Aston Villa

What Smith said: "Freddie has trained all week and is pushing for a place."

What he's said: "I follow the (training) programme," Guilbert explained last month. "If I say no, the gaffer will kill me! I have a specific programme because I have pain on my knee. I'm working hard to be present when league restarts."

Expected return: Liverpool (a), July 5.

Matt Targett

Injury: Hamstring

Details: The defender hobbled off in the opening minutes of the defeat to Wolves. Initially, there were fears he could be out for three weeks, although Smith provided a more positive prognosis.

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Last match: Saturday, June 27: Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves

What Smith said: "Matt's injury isn't as bad as we feared as we're hopeful he'll be back for Crystal Palace."

Expected return: Crystal Palace (H), July 12.

Ezri Konsa

Injury: Bruised foot

Details: Konsa has started all four of Villa's games, post-suspension, but Smith has revealed he has been out of training in the week leading up to Liverpool and is a major doubt.

What Smith said: "The only one is Ezri Konsa, who had a bit of a whack on the foot and hasn't trained as of today but we're hopeful he will come through."