Aston Villa fans react on Twitter to James Chester's reported problems

Aston Villa could reportedly sign another player because defender James Chester is struggling to train.

James Chester of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa supporters on Twitter are not surprised to hear that James Chester has been unable to train at times as he battles a knee injury.

The Birmingham Mail claims that the Championship outfit could dip into the transfer market and sign another centre-back because of Chester’s troubles.

Centre-back Chester has only missed one league match this season, and that was through suspension, having been an ever-present for the club during the previous campaign.

For the majority, Villa have struggled from a defensive standpoint, conceding 45 goals from their 28 league matches, with Chester having numerous partners at the heart of the club’s defence.

On Saturday, Tommy Elphick played alongside Villa’s key man, with Axel Tuanzebe, James Bree, Mile Jedinak and Kortney Hause other players to have occupied that position.

Nonetheless, a lot of Villa fans on Twitter were full of praise for Chester after the worrying news about his injury became public with one supporter stating that it ‘explains a lot’.

James Chester of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 during the Sky Bet Championship between Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers at Villa Park on November 2, 2018 in...

Another Villa fan pointed out that the Welshman has ‘carried the club’ in recent years and deserves a ‘lifetime contract’, while others urged manager Dean Smith to rest him.

Here is a selection of Villa supporters reacting to the reported news on Chester:

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Explains alot

— Tom (@tdl_1308) January 21, 2019

Haven’t we just loaned a left sided centre back, Hause, who could give Chester the chance to take a break & rest up and let his knee heal?! surely it is not wise, for his long term fitness, to keep playing him with what clearly is a performance prohibiting injury #avfc
— KINGEIGHTYONE (@KingEightyOne) January 21, 2019

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So why did we sign Hause if we won’t even play him now and let Chester rest ? #avfc
— Harry Johnson (@avfc_johnson) January 21, 2019

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Why don’t we play Hause now we’ve got him in? Gives Chester a break and gives Hause the game time he needs. #avfc https://t.co/WbhzdSf2ro
— Barters (@Barters28) January 21, 2019

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James Chester has carried a injury for months, we haven’t got anybody else! Again showing his commitment to the club
— Mike Tomlin (@micktomlin82) January 21, 2019

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We really need another centre back in, Chester is in pain and he needs time to heal , we need a right back and a left back and a holding midfielder , because Bjarnason ain’t one and Whelan is past it and Jedinak may as well go back to Australia #avfc
— Ashley Skinner (@Villaboy89) January 22, 2019

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Just a reminder that James Chester has carried this club’s defence since Bruce’s arrival and is owed a lifetime contract #avfc
— Villans Opinions (@VillansOpinions) January 22, 2019

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Given our defence is dreadful, surely we have little to lose in taking Chester out the squad for a month so he can rest? Our “promotion campaign” is done for, why risk his career and long term health? We benefit in the long run #AVFC
— matt (@dvtavfc) January 22, 2019

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Villa recorded a 2-2 draw at home to Hull City over the weekend, with Chester getting on the scoresheet and posting his fifth goal of the season.

This Saturday, Smith’s side will take on bottom-of-the-table Ipswich Town at Villa Park, with opposition manager Paul Lambert making a return to his old club.

Paul Lambert, Manager of Ipswich Town reacts during the FA Cup Third Round match between Accrington Stanley and Ipswich Town at The Crown Ground on January 5, 2019 in Accrington, United...