Ollie Watkins injury update ahead of Aston Villa vs Brentford

Ollie Watkins was forced off with a hamstring injury in Aston Villa’s win over Red Bull Salzburg (AMA/Getty)

Unai Emery has played down the severity of Ollie Watkins ’ injury ahead of Aston Villa ’s Premier League match against Brentford on Sunday.

Watkins was forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half of Villa’s 3-2 win over Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday night.

The striker, who has scored eight goals in the Premier League this season, will now be assessed ahead of Villa’s game at home to Brentford this weekend.

‘He felt something, but not a lot,’ Emery said after Villa’s win over Red Bull Salzburg.

‘We will test him. Hopefully, we are thinking that is not a lot. I don’t know if he will be available for Sunday.’

Tammy Abraham is in line to make his second debut for Aston Villa this weekend (PA Wire)

Watkins’ potential absence means Tammy Abraham is in line to make his second debut for Villa against Brentford on Sunday.

Earlier this week, Abraham completed his return to Villa in a £18.25 million deal from Turkish side Besiktas.

The 28-year-old had a loan spell at Villa for the 2018-19 campaign, helping the club win promotion from the Championship with 25 goals in 37 appearances.