Defensive dilemma for Villa caretaker

Defensive dilemma for Villa caretaker

Published Aug. 13, 2010 6:41 a.m. ET

Cuellar has failed to recover from a hamstring injury while his fellow defender Collins is ruled out with a calf problem. Curtis Davies could partner Richard Dunne at the back if he shakes off a knee problem. If not, then rookie Ciaran Clark, who made his first Premier League start against Fulham 12 months ago, could deputise. Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is also battling to overcome a hamstring injury in time to face the Hammers at Villa Park on Saturday. Aston Villa (from): Friedel, Guzan, Luke Young, Lichaj, Beye, Dunne, Davies, Clark, Warnock, Ashley Young, Downing, Albrighton, Petrov, Sidwell, Reo-Coker, Carew, Delfouneso, Heskey, Agbonlahor.

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