Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Tim Sherwood willing to 'wait until the last minute' over Gabriel Agbonlahor's fitness
Villa meet Brendan Rodgers' Reds at Wembley on Sunday
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Your support makes all the difference.Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood says he will give Gabriel Agbonlahor until 'the last minute' to prove his fitness for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.
The 28-year-old appeared to injure his hamstring during last weekend's Premier League win over Tottenham, making him a doubt for this weekend's Cup meeting at Wembley.
But Sherwood, who has watched on as Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke have scored 11 goals in their past seven games, is desperate to play his best side.
He said: "We'll do everything we possibly can to make sure we're back there in May. I don't want my players to have any regrets after the game.
"Agbonlahor and Benteke work together. Gabby has great pace and we're looking to utilise that if he's fit.
"The Liverpool backline will certainly take a couple of steps back if he's on the pitch."
Defender Ciaran Clark has been ruled out with a recurrent knee injury while Carlos Sanchez is suspended, but Ashley Westwood and loanee Scott Sincalir are both fit.
Shay Given, preferred over Brad Guzan in previous rounds, will resume his duties as cup goalkeeper after impressing against Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion.
"He will play," Sherwood said. "He's done nothing wrong. He's a big reason why we're in this semi-final, with the saves he made against Leicester."
"I hope the fans are looking forward to the game. We've picked up some good results recently. It's definitely a game we can win."
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