Former Villa player Douglas Luiz has been linked with a return.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed Youri Tielemans faces several months injured on the sidelines.
He's expected to be out longer than captain John McGinn - who had knee surgery earlier this week.
With injury problems mounting, former Villa player Douglas Luiz has been linked with a return.
Emery knows they need reinforcements if they're to keep competing for silverware.

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