Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans won't be allowed to attend a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns, the English club said Thursday .

Villa said in a statement that their local police force advised "they have public safety concerns outside the stadium bowl and the ability to deal with any potential protests on the night."

"The club are in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local authorities throughout this ongoing process," Villa said, "with the safety of supporters attending the match and the safety of local residents at the forefront of any decision."

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