Team news for Toffees test

Aston Villa will be without Boubacar Kamara against Everton, while Emi Martínez will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash.

Midfielder Kamara was forced off early in last weekend’s FA Cup victory at Tottenham Hotspur, and manager Unai Emery hopes to discover the full extent of his knee injury in the coming days.

Goalkeeper Martínez missed the third-round tie in north London due to injury and faces a late fitness test prior to this weekend’s encounter at Villa Park (ko 4.30pm).

Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley both remain sidelined, with the former closing in on his return, while January signing Alysson is also unavailable.

Emery provided a full fitness update at Friday afternoon’s pre-match media conference.

“Kamara, of course, is out,” said the Villa boss. “It’s his knee.

“We’re checking him, he’s visiting some doctors as well.

“We’re going to know about him in a few days.

“Now, he’s not available, and maybe for a long time, hopefully not so, so long time but we’re checking him.”

Emery continued: “Onana is not available for Sunday, he’s ruled out.

“Barkley as well is ruled out.

“Both are progressing very well. In a few weeks, maybe Onana even next week, they can be training with us. Ross Barkley will need maybe some time more.

“Alysson is still being a little bit in pain and is not ready for Sunday.

“Emiliano Martínez is progressing well but tomorrow we’ll assess him if he’ll be available for Sunday or not.”