ASTON VILLA v Wolves: Gerard Houllier with only three fit defenders for Midlands derby

18 March 2011 12:01
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has to solve a defensive crisis because of injuries and suspension for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves.[LNB]Richard Dunne (shoulder), James Collins and Luke Young (both calf) plus Ciaran Clark, banned for two games for incurring 10 bookings, are all unavailable.[LNB] Suspended: Clark (right) has been booked on average every two games[LNB]It leaves Houllier with only three first choice defenders in Carlos Cuellar - fit after a hamstring injury - Nathan Baker and on-loan Kyle Walker. [LNB]He is declining to name the replacements but Chris Herd and midfielder Fabian Delph, who has deputised before at left-back, are amongst the candidates.[LNB]Villa are striving to win back to back home league games for the first time since Houllier took charge.[LNB]Villa (from): Friedel, Marshall, Walker, Cuellar, Baker, Herd, Delph, Albrighton, Downing, Petrov, Makoun, Reo-Coker, Pires, Bradley, Ashley Young, Bent, Heskey, Agbonlahor. [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE[LNB][LNB]  Explore more:People: Fabian Delph, Ashley Young, Richard Dunne, Gerard Houllier, Luke Young

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