Villa defender Carlos Cuelllar has been confirmed as at the top of his former club Glasgow Rangers’ wanted list.

Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has revealed he is “excited” by the possibility of a return to the Scottish Premier League with former club Glasgow Rangers.

Villa defender Carlos Cuellar is set for a spell on the sidelines after it emerged today that he has undergone an operation on a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Villa right-back Luke Young has backed team-mate Carlos Cuellar to bounce back from the disappointment of losing his place.

Villa defender Richard Dunne will have no complaints if he finds himself on the bench at Tottenham – despite declaring himself fully fit.

Villa expect James Collins, Gabby Agbonlahor and Carlos Cuellar to be fit for Thursday’s Europa League showdown at home to Rapid Vienna.

Villa could welcome back a host of stars for Thursday’s Europa League play-off trip to Rapid Vienna as caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald considers making changes.

Villa duo Carlos Cuellar and James Collins were today ruled out of Villa’s West Ham opener – but Curtis Davies and Gabby Agbonlahor could be fit.

Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has emerged as a major doubt for the new campaign after being ruled out of action for 10 days.

Villa were today facing a central-defensive crisis with the new season just 12 days away.