Steve Sidwell could make his comeback from injury for Villa's game against Litex on Thursday.
With the Claret and Blue holding a commanding 3-1 lead from the first leg Sidwell may get a start if Martin O'Neill decides, as expected, to rest a number of first team regulars.
The dynamic midfielder, signed from Chelsea during the summer, was injured against Odense at Villa Park in late July.
He was expected to be back at the end of August but has endured a number of setbacks.
Now, he is hopeful of a long awaited return and Villa fans will be looking forward to seeing more of the former Reading man.
It is testimony to the strength of the current squad at Villa Park that Sidwell has almost been forgotten.
The first team is going from strength to strength and the ginger haired playmaker will need to prove himself.
He should get that chance against the Bulgarian minnows.