Norwich without Onel Hernandez for Aston Villa showdown

Posted Friday, April 06, 2018 by PA

Norwich will again be without winger Onel Hernandez for Saturday’s televised Sky Bet Championship clash with promotion-chasing Aston Villa.

Hernandez sat out the Easter schedule because of a hamstring problem and Canaries boss Daniel Farke confirmed he had suffered a setback of at least another week.

Midfielder Moritz Leitner, though, could be in contention after returning to training from his own hamstring problem, along with defender Sean Raggett (back), but forward Marley Watkins will miss out because of illness.

Marco Stiepermann is stepping up his recovery from a hernia, while winger Matt Jarvis continues his rehabilitation from a long-term ankle injury, along with midfielders Tom Trybull (ankle/knee) and Louis Thompson (Achilles).

Villa boss Steve Bruce has seen his own injury concerns ease in recent weeks.

Striker Jonathan Kodjia has recovered from his long-term ankle problem, but could again have to make do with a place on the bench.

Midfielder Glenn Whelan has resumed training following a calf problem, but the trip to Norfolk could come too soon.

Defender Alan Hutton (thigh) continues his recovery, along with midfielder Andre Green (hamstring) and goalkeeper Jed Steer (dislocated shoulder).