Aston Villa wing-back Ahmed Elmohamady says the coronavirus suspension has allowed the club to regroup.

Elmohamady, who recently celebrated 10 years in England and is the longest-serving Arabic player in the Premier League, is seeing the positive side of the unprecedented break to football.

He told Sky Sports: "I do believe this break could give us a fresh start to play the final 10 games of the season, and give everyone a chance to reset.

"We went through a tough period before the season stopped, and this break would allow the likes of John McGinn, who is a key player for us, get back to full fitness and help us for the final 10 games.

"I do believe we can come back fresh and that this break was needed for us, ready to fight for the remaining games.

"We do have a strong team spirit in the team. It's something that has always been here and is created from the manager, staff and senior players downwards."