Unai Emery drops worrying Leon Bailey claim after Aston Villa lose to Crystal Palace

Bailey has been a key player for Villa this season, but he was forced off in the first half of the defeat to Crystal Palace with a knock.

Emery has now revealed that the winger could be out for a while, which is a major blow to Villa's hopes of finishing in the top half of the Premier League.

Unai Emery has dropped a worrying claim about Leon Bailey after Aston Villa lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Bailey has been a key player for Villa this season, but he was forced off in the first half of the defeat to Crystal Palace with a knock.

Emery has now revealed that the winger could be out for a while, which is a major blow to Villa's hopes of finishing in the top half of the Premier League.

"Leon Bailey has a knock on his knee," Emery said after the game.

"We don't know how long he will be out for, but it's not good news."

Bailey has scored three goals and provided three assists in 14 Premier League appearances for Villa this season.

The Jamaican international has been one of Villa's most dangerous players, and his absence will be a big blow to the team.

Villa are now 12th in the Premier League table, and they will need to find a way to cope without Bailey if they want to achieve their goal of finishing in the top half of the table.