Aston Villa ace to miss start of season: Three alternatives Bruce must choose from v Hull
2 – Henri Lansbury
In a similar boat to Hourihane, former Arsenal youth player Lansbury’s form deteriorated since he moved to Villa Park in January.
Having a hand in nine goals during his 19 Forest appearances last season, Lansbury did not even provide an assist or score once for Villa.
Second after Hourihane due to his Championship career form, Lansbury has managed 42 goals and 29 assists during his 245 second-tier appearances and that makes him more likely to reignite his proven form.