Unai Emery, the manager, is prepared to begin the Premier League season without left-back Alex  Moreno and midfielder Jacob Ramsey. In May's 1-1 tie with Liverpool, Moreno suffered a hamstring injury that is still bothering him, while Ramsey broke his foot earlier this month while competing for England in the European Under-21 Championship.

After the September international break, Emery believes the 22-year-old, who scored six goals last season, will return. After signing a record deal, when Villa plays Fulham in Orlando tonight as part of their ongoing US tour, Moussa Diaby is set to make his debut for the club. The game, which begins at midnight UK time, might potentially include Philippe Coutinho in his first preseason action as well. Emery’s plans this season are to make an impact in the Premier League, after finishing the 2022-23 season in the 7th place.