Denis Zakaria has recovered from an illness, whilst Wilfried Singo has recovered from a minor back injury which saw him miss out on Friday’s defeat to Montpellier HSC. Both are expected to start

AS Monaco have received a boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter against Aston Villa on Tuesday night.

(AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings, right, passes the ball as Monaco’s Denis Zakaria defends during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Aston Villa at the Louis II stadium in Monaco, Tuesday, Jan. 21 ...

Wilfried Singo and midfield lynchpin Denis Zakaria both missed Friday night's disappointing defeat at Montpellier and are doubtful for Villa's visit. Monaco predicted lineup vs Aston Villa Monaco predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Majecki ...

Aston Villa face AS Monaco for the first time ever in the penultimate round of the Uefa Champions League league phase on Tuesday.The Villans can virtually confirm their place in the last 16 with

Aston Villa miss the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League knockouts as they were beaten by Monaco at Stade Louis II.

At AS Monaco, all focus is on the club's impending Ligue 1 encounter against Montpellier HSC on Friday night as they look to get their stuttering domestic

With Prince William watching on, Aston Villa’s hopes of automatic qualification for the round of 16 took a blow after a 1-0 loss to Monaco. Villa led the standings early in the league phase of the competition after winning its first three games.

However, Emery has opted to retain Ollie Watkins in his starting lineup rather than hand previous Champions League star Jhon Duran a role in attack. Meanwhile, Adi Hutter has reacted to Monaco's surprise 2-1 reverse at Montpellier by making alterations all over the pitch.

Victory in Monaco would move Villa within touching distance of the Champions League knockout stage - Emery and his players will be ready

Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego, scores once and sets up another as Atletico Madrid secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comprehensive victory over Red Bull Salzburg.

Inter are still missing Hakan Calhanoglu, but bring back Nicolò Barella with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram to host AS Monaco.It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 GMT.You can follow all the