Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says European qualification is a chance this season.
Villa are at present within the backside half of the Premier League, however are wanting up after registering back-to-back wins.
Finishing seventh might earn a route into the Europa Conference League, however Emery is aware of his aspect would want a robust finish to the marketing campaign.
“Getting into Europe is a possibility and if we can get a lot of points in the matches we are going to face, we can be close,” he mentioned on the membership’s official web site forward of Sunday’s go to to West Ham.
“The most important thing now is trying to build a team, trying to build a family, trying to build a way, trying to build a good mentality.
“And then we can be excited and enjoy each match with our supporters, trying to connect with them, trying to use their energy.
“We have to be professional and focused on what we are creating and the way we want to do it.”
Villa may very well be boosted forward of the journey to the London Stadium, with Diego Carlos set to return to the squad for the primary time since August after overcoming an Achilles damage.
Boubacar Kamara (ankle) is getting nearer to a return whereas Leander Dendoncker (hand) and Philippe Coutinho (hamstring) will miss out.
“Diego Carlos is training every day with his process being comfortable. He’s a possibility on Sunday for the first time, included in the squad, which is very good news,” Emery mentioned.
“(Boubacar) Kamara is not ready for Sunday but he is going well, his injury is going well. I was speaking to him this morning and it’s going well, but not enough for Sunday.
“(Philippe) Coutinho is still injured. (Leander) Dendoncker had a domestic accident, he is progressing this week, training with us but not involved in the normal training sessions. We will have to wait and he is a doubt.”
