When Steve Bruce replaced Roberto Di Matteo in the Autumn, the belief was that he would get Aston Villa back on the right track and surging towards the top six.
For a while, Bruce’s side were pointing in the right direction, but they have struggled for consistency most of the season and a return to the Premier League has been delayed for another season.
Bruce didn’t waste time putting his stamp in the first-team squad during the January transfer window, with no fewer than seven players brought into Villa Park.
This was a statement for intent from Bruce as he will surely eye further changes in the summer, so we’ve taken a look at the players currently contracted at the club whose place could be under threat at the end of the season.
