Aston Villa vs Burnley Pre-Match Thread

[Goldie.7]

if we're already safe playing the likes of Given, Benteke, Vlaar, Delph, Cleverley, Grealish, Okore, Bacuna and even Richardson against a relegated side with nothing to lose that know we are in a cup final 6 days later is not a good idea.

If we don't need to play them then it's a very simple decision for me.

[Matt Collins]

There are some carrying injuries I think. Definitely okore, and I suspect delph and Benteke.

If we are safe I'd definitely rest a fair few. Maybe something like

Guzan - Hutton senderos Sanchez cissokho - cleverley Westwood - nzogbia Weimann Sinclair - gabby

That's a poor side but I won't care if we're safe

[tomd2103]

Players who could probably do with a run out:

Guzan, Hutton, Senderos, Cissokho, Sanchez, Cole, Sinclair, Agbonlahor.

Would be nice to see Kozak feature at some point as well.

[silhillvilla]

Will Gardner, Robinson and Bent be back and available for selection ?

[peter w]

Will Gardner? Is that the younger brother?

[Chris Jameson]

Will Gardner? Is that the younger brother?

He's a massive Villa/Albion/Blues/Wolves/Walsall fan.

[edgysatsuma89]

Will Gardner, Robinson and Bent be back and available for selection ?

I don't believe they are allowed to play for us now this season. Pretty sure that's what I read about Bent. Presume that's why he's on holiday.

[PaulWinch again]

If we're safe then I'd rest a couple of key players.

[Chris Jameson]

I'd give young Jack a rest to avoid any chance of Ashley Barnes putting him out of the final.

[villa for life]

Bloody stupid thread that almost had us down... The players were clearly thinking like the poster

[SoccerHQ]

Guzan

Hutton
Senderos
Okore
Cissokho

Sanchez
Cole
Delph

Gil
Gabby
Sinclair

[OCD]

I would probably start with a fairly strong side and then look to rest key players as the game goes on. Players can lose some form when they miss a match and I think today needs to be put behind us.

[dave.woodhall]

Nasty little niggles Benteke, Cleverley, Grealish and Delph picked up in training this Thursday. Bound to keep them out for three days or so.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

I'd rest our key players, and Okore who is carrying an injury:

Guzan; Hutton, Vlaar, Senderos, Cissokho; Sanchez, Westwood, Richardson; Gil, Sinclair; Agbonlahor.

[martin o`who??]

Rest Benteke, Delph, and Grealish, the first two in particular are just too vital to risk a silly injury.