CUP IN CHAOS
Villa game in balance after Covid outbreak U23s to play if match gets the go-ahead Virus-hit Shrewsbury have tie called off
BOSS Dean Smith and his entire first team will be missing if Aston Villa host Liverpool in the FA Cup tonight.
The third-round tie is in the balance following a wave of positive Covid tests at Villa. If the game goes ahead, Smith, his assistants, medical staff and the likes of England midfielder Jack Grealish will be self-isolating.
That would leave under-23s coach Mark Delaney picking a team from whichever youngsters are available to him after test results come back some time this morning.
Further positive results and the tie looks certain to be called off, leaving Villa