Aston Villa have two main issues – the twin demands of Champions and Premier League football and the difficulty integrating both Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran into their starting line-up. That’s according to former Villa defender Micah Richards who insists despite the underwhelming 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday,

Jhon Duran has been linked with a move to a shock club as his future at Aston Villa is uncertain. Duran, 21, has been in excellent form this season having registered 12 goals in 28 appearances for Unai Emery ’s team. Of course, a starting place in Villa’s side is not guaranteed, with Ollie Watkins seemingly his manager’s go-to forward.