Aston Villa defender Frederic Guilbert is eager for the Premier League to resume.

Dean Smith's team would resume 19th in the table – albeit with a game in hand – if the 2019-20 campaign is able to begin again, while they would likely be relegated by the points-per-game formula that may be used if the season is curtailed.

"We need to stay positive. We play football. It's the best work in the world. Life is most-important for me," said Guilbert.

"We need to keep our fingers crossed for the restart. We speak a lot on WhatsApp group. The players are positive.

"It's been a good season because I've played a lot, but some of the results have not been the best and I think we can do better."