Emiliano Martinez looks set to return to the Aston Villa side as they plot a dramatic European comeback against Olympiacos.
The Argentina goalkeeper has missed the last two games with a thigh injury suffered in the 2-2 Premier League draw with Chelsea 10 days ago.
But he has been training for the last couple of days and made the journey to Athens on Wednesday as Villa try to overcome a 4-2 first-leg deficit.
Martinez was sorely missed in last week’s first leg when Villa were run ragged by the Greek side, leaving them with an uphill task if they are to reach a first European final since 1982.
Emery was tight-lipped about whether the World Cup winner would start in Athens, other than to say it would be decided on the morning of the match.
“He’s with us today,” Emery said. “I don’t want to keep information from you. He was injured last week after the match against Chelsea, 10 days.
“Tomorrow I will speak with him and the doctor to see if he is 100 per cent available.
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