Fulham vs Aston Villa team news - 5 doubts and 6 outs despite major Villains boost

Fulham look to build on a convincing win over Bournemouth when Aston Villa come calling on Saturday afternoon.

Fulham could welcome back Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey into the matchday squad to take on Aston Villa this weekend with the two Nigeria internationals back in the UK after the end of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Cottagers are looking to build on last weekend's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth with a fired-up Rodrigo Muniz leading the line. The Villains have lost to Newcastle United and Manchester United in recent weeks but a 5-0 thumping of Sheffield United came between those to highlight Unai Emery's side's threat.

Aston Villa were boosted this week by news that Tyrone Mings was back in training after picking up an ACL injury on the first day of the season but the centre-back isn't quite ready for action yet. Here's your team news.

5. Raul Jimenez - OUT

Enduring a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

6. Diego Carlos - DOUBT

Picked up a hamstring injury in training this week and looks likely to miss out. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

7. Boubcar Kamara - OUT

Suffered a 'significant' knee injury against Manchester United. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

8. Ezri Konsa - OUT

Not expected back from a knee injury until March. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images