Aston Villa are back in action in Europe on Thursday in their blockbuster clash against Ajax, with journalist John Townley giving his verdict on Pau Torres ahead of the first leg. Excitement is building around Aston Villa as Unai Emery’s side prepares for battle in Amsterdam against Ajax. The Villans will face the Eredivisie side on Thursday evening in the first leg of the round of 16, a match that could be integral to how the Midlands club’s season pans out. Despite Villa’s injury woes this season, Emery has managed to keep his squad on course to fight for a top-four finish and entertain a Eu…