The player will not be available for selection until EFL and FA registration is complete, which is subject to the issuance of the relevant UK Visa and Immigration documents.
Andi Weimann is gutted to sit out of Saturday’s meeting with his former club but reckons spectators are in for a close contest between two of the Championship’s highly-fancied teams.
Weimann suffered a knee injury in pre-season, ruling him out of Derby’s early fixtures – including the weekend 5.30pm match at the iPro Stadium.
The Austrian joined Villa as a 15-year-old from Rapid Vienna and made 134 appearances, scoring 21 goals before departing in June 2015.
A likeable forward and popular dressing room figure, Weimann hopes to be back training within the next two weeks.
Interestingly, Derby’s early season form mirrors that of Villa – a win, draw and defeat to their names.
Nigel Pearson’s side head into the tea-time clash on the back of their first victory of the season – a single-goal win at Preston in midweek.
And, although clearly frustrated and disappointed to miss out against his former club, Weimann is looking forward to what he believes will be a tight affair.
He said: “I would’ve loved to have played in the game.
“Hopefully I’ll be able to play in the match at Villa Park later on in the season.
“That’ll be even more special - to come back to Villa Park.
“There have been a lot of changes at my old club over the last year.
“I still speak to a couple of their players - I live close to Alan Hutton and chat to Ashley Westwood – and the team has made a solid start.
“In terms of our own form, we won in the last minute on Tuesday – and so everyone is buzzing that we’ve got the first win of the season.
“We’re now looking forward to Saturday and being back at home again.
“There’s no question that Villa are a massive football club coming down to the Championship so everyone is obviously expecting them to do well.
“We’re challenging ourselves to be up there with them.
“I think it will be a very tight game. I don’t think either side will run away with it. I think it will be an interesting one to watch.”
Since his move across the Midlands, Weimann has settled in his new surroundings.
After suffering defeat in the Championship play-off semi-finals last time out and coming close to a top-flight return on multiple occasions since relegation eight years ago, County are expected to challenge once again.
The attacker is confident the Rams can go one step further under the stewardship of their experienced new boss.
Weimann added: “I did all of pre-season before getting injured.
“I trained for four weeks and enjoyed working with the new manager.
“It’s been a lot of hard work. He’s got us ready as a team and hopefully we can show that during the season.
“The aim is promotion. Over the last few years we’ve been close.
“Our goal is to definitely promotion. We’ll give it everything and see where we end up.”
Jedinak in for Jack for me
Big Ron interviewed by Alan Towers on that clip. Towers drones on about Villa's poor form. Big Ron ain't happy. At the end of the interview Ron turns round to our players, slings a thumb over his shoulder at Towers, and says, "He thinks you're crap, by the way."
Absolutely brilliant.
Big Ron priceless
We're still struggling to come up with regular service that we think Rudy would truly thrive on, so I'd like to see Jedinak in in his place. A stronger midfield three, with the three livewires, Ayew, RM and Grealish up top. Keep it on the floor, and let's see if we can play.
Us, 2-0.
Big Ron interviewed by Alan Towers on that clip. Towers drones on about Villa's poor form. Big Ron ain't happy. At the end of the interview Ron turns round to our players, slings a thumb over his shoulder at Towers, and says, "He thinks you're crap, by the way."
Absolutely brilliant.
Big Ron priceless
Thanks for that it was good to relive it. One of the great Cup ties ever. What strikes me is the manager's being interviewed together you very rarely see that today which is a shame.
Don't know why but have a feeling we might edge this one. They've not had the best of starts and the pressue will be on them to put in a good performance at home. If we are set up right and hard to beat then I certainly think there is a good chance we can get a couple at the other end. Will go for 1-2 away win. Mccormack and Bacuna.
Weirdly I actually agree with Holloway's assessment of Villa ahead of this game. I hope his score prediction is correct too.
Big Ron interviewed by Alan Towers on that clip. Towers drones on about Villa's poor form. Big Ron ain't happy. At the end of the interview Ron turns round to our players, slings a thumb over his shoulder at Towers, and says, "He thinks you're crap, by the way."
Absolutely brilliant.
Big Ron priceless
That is absolutely brilliant.
Interesting to see Alan Towers looking very much like David Hockney in that clip with those glasses.
Big Ron interviewed by Alan Towers on that clip. Towers drones on about Villa's poor form. Big Ron ain't happy. At the end of the interview Ron turns round to our players, slings a thumb over his shoulder at Towers, and says, "He thinks you're crap, by the way."
Absolutely brilliant.
Big Ron priceless
That is absolutely brilliant.
Interesting to see Alan Towers looking very much like David Hockney in that clip with those glasses.
God that took me back! Thanks PWS!! Forgot all about Parkers goal (what a beauty) and the penalty save. Fantastic match.
I know its a 5.15 KO, what channel is It on?
I used to love the Villa Youth Clap..Youth Villa Youth , villa Youth , villa Yourj
Can someone tell me if Jedinak is available for selection for this game?
Going for an away win...0-2.