Aston Villa stewards have been offered the option to miss the upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv after raising safety concerns with the club. The offer is contingent on whether the ban on away supporters is lifted, with requests needing to be submitted several days before the fixture. The match has been classified as high risk by local police, following violent incidents and hate-crime offences at a previous game involving Maccabi Tel Aviv. The decision to ban visiting fans has drawn criticism from political leaders, who have condemned antisemitism and called for public safety. Aston Villa and local authorities remain in ongoing discussions, prioritizing the safety of supporters and residents, while the final decision may be reviewed if police reassess the risk.