Overview
- Unai Emery confirmed Emiliano Martinez will miss the FA Cup third-round match at Tottenham after a calf problem forced him off at half-time in the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.
- Martinez wanted to continue at Selhurst Park, but Emery and the club doctor halted him to avoid worsening the injury.
- Marco Bizot replaced Martinez against Crystal Palace and is in line to cover in goal versus Spurs.
- January signing Alysson has trained following a minor issue and will undergo a late check, with the £10m addition from Gremio potentially traveling and featuring for the first time.
- Tyrone Mings will be assessed before the game, while Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley remain out, with Villa facing a Spurs side that has advanced from 18 of their last 19 FA Cup third-round ties.