The 31-year-old has been out of action since mid-January with a knee injury picked up in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Everton.
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McGinn has missed ten of Aston Villa’s last 10 games across all competitions of which they have won only four, taking eight points from their last seven in the league.
Speaking ahead of their clash against Lille, Unai Emery has confirmed McGinn is back in contention to feature.
"He's here. It's important, but every player is important,” he said.
"Maybe as a captain, as well, he is adding something more and he is coming back. We are happy and (will) try to recover his rhythm as soon as possible.
"But (on Thursday) he is here and he can play even in the beginning, or after."