Aston Villa faces a challenging injury situation, but manager Unai Emery remains resolute ahead of the Champions League clash against Viking on Wednesday. Despite a rocky start to the season, Villa has regained momentum, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions.

The latest victory came on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Newcastle, thanks to a 36th-minute header from Johan Manzambi. Unfortunately, the 21-year-old Switzerland international sustained a knock and will miss the Viking match due to a "small injury."

This injury adds to a growing list of absentees:

• Matteo Ruggeri is expected to be sidelined for two months.
• Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be out for three to four weeks.

Emery acknowledged the injury challenges, stating, "We are accepting of the injuries we had before... We have enough players, no excuses, and tomorrow we’ll find solutions."

Villa's recent form includes a resounding 6-0 win against Fenerbahce, but they face a confident Viking team that held Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw last week. Emery emphasizes the need for caution, noting that every team in the Champions League is dangerous.

He remarked, "Viking are a new team with the capacity to draw with Bayern Munich... This is the Champions League and it is very difficult. We have six points which is amazing but difficult. Each team is very respectful for us." Emery aims for a third consecutive European victory, highlighting the challenges ahead.