Aston Villa v Norwich City pre-match thread

[ChicagoLion]

Yes be sensible and give needed game time to anyone who is ready and might make a contribution to the play offs.

[Dazvillain]

Probably needs more debate leading into a later in the week pre match thread due to injuries, and more very important games thereafter so......

It’s mentioned to comply with EFL rules , strongest possible and minimum 14/18 match day squad should be present so here goes

Sarkic
Hutton  Jedinak  Elphick  Taylor
                   Whelan
Green  Lansbury  Hourihan  Albert
                    Davies

Bench; Steer, Grealish, Bjarnason, El Ghazi, Hause, Abraham, Tuanzebe

4 dropping out from Leeds squad are Mings, McGinn, Kodja and Elmo, replaced by Elphick, Davies, Hause and Abraham

Fully compliant with regs and enough squad protection, thoughts ?

I'd give both Hause & Abraham a run out Daz - Both would benefit from it.  Probably shift Taylor & Keenan to the bench.  Taylor needs a well deserved rest & Tammy needs a game after missing the last 2, even if he just plays 60 minutes.

Yep fair points re Abraham and Hause

[themossman]

Is Kalinic on the naughty step now, seems he hasn't been on the bench for about a month.

He’s refusing to play until Footyskillz returns to the John McGinn thread.

[andyh]

Regardless of the team Deano puts out (definitely without jack, SJM, Mings though) it will be great to watch a game with absolutely no pressure, nerves or tension.

We can save that for the week after.

[brontebilly]

I'd like to see Hause given some game time at left back. He is one that could come back into the team for the play offs. Likely to be the final Villa game for a number of players, not the most talented but some solid pros in it. Hope they get a good send off.

-------------Sarkic
Hutton, Elphick, Jedinak, Hause
-----Lansbury, BB, Hourihane
-------Green, Davis, AA

Is Chester likely to be fit?

[Steve67]

Dean Smith will want to win the game.  I expect him NOT to rest anyone, although SJM might be an obvious choice.  I hope we have the likes of Abraham and Hause back as they will need a game to get ready for the Albion games.

On a side note,  I'm pleased that Norwich are not champions because I don't want to give them the guard of honour! 

[PeterWithesShin]

I hope we beat them and they finish second, fuck guards of honour or another club celebrating on our patch.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

No need to rest Steer unless he's injured; I would bring in Hutton at right back, and Hause at left back - to give Elmo and Taylor a rest, and to give them some game time.  SJM obviously gets a rest, and probably Grealish too. 

Steer; Hutton, Tuanzebe, Mings, Hause; Hourihane, Lansbury, Bjarnason; Green, Adomah, Davis.

[darren woolley]

Definitely would take a few out of the firing line especially SJM, Jack, and TM they will be vital for the play offs.

[Kimaster1976]

What happens realistically if Hause is fully fit for the play offs, he comes in for Taylor at left back i assume? Never thought id say this but would seem harse on Taylor who's played so well recently.

I also cant see Chester getting back into this team, unless Tuanzebe was moved out to right back.

[KRS]

Axel, Elphick and Hause all need game time at CB so makes sense to rest Mings.

[Axl Rose]

I hope we beat them and they finish second, fuck guards of honour or another club celebrating on our patch.

This.

[JUAN PABLO]

Id play Lansbury and BB 
rest Whelan  , I think conor is fit enough to play this as well as any play off activity .

Green and AA    and Kienan up front , he needs games .

Axel and Jedi at back with Taylor and Hutton

[SoccerHQ]

I hope we beat them and they finish second, fuck guards of honour or another club celebrating on our patch.

Pretty sure they'll be a trophy presentation if they win the title. Just need a point to do that.

[Dazvillain]

When are the sky games announced or will get all be on red button ?