Crewe Alexandra v Aston Villa pre-match thread

[Legion]

Choice of first XI and subs bench might be interesting tomorrow.

[Risso]

I assume that means Cameron is in the squad?!  If so well done to the young man.

[tomd2103]

I’m really interested to see who Smith picks for this match.  For once, we have the strength in depth to change every player and still field a capable team, but obviously doing so can be disruptive as they don’t play together like that week in week out.

Will be interesting to see who he carries over and who he drops in from the squad, and how they react and take their chance.

I know I keep saying it, but I really, really want us to have a good crack at the cups from now on.  The fans enjoy it, players always want to win stuff, and it can only add to the attempt to create a winning culture.

It's also a valuable chance to give the fringe players chance to play.

Agree Risso and I think we will see a lot of changes for that reason.  There are quite a number of players who need a game. 

[Dogtanian]

Buzzing, can’t wait, tickets are in my wallet already!

 

[Legion]

I assume that means Cameron is in the squad?!  If so well done to the young man.

Who knows? All will be revealed tomorrow evening.

[Smirker]

Strong team please.

Steer

Targett
Konsa
Engels
Guilbert

Marvelous
McGinn
Grealish

Trezeguet
Davis
Jota

[Richard]

Hourihane has to play surely

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

I should think Marvelous and Targett will need a runout.  Hourihane tried out in a more forward position.

Keep Wesley in, to see if he can get a few more goals, and bring Davis on after an hour or so if all is going well.

I'd go:

Steer
Guilbert - Engels - Konsa - Targett
Hourihane - Marvelous - Lansbury
Jota - El Ghazi
Wesley

[paul_e]

Davis would 100% be starting this for me, he needs gametime to show he can be the backup for Wesley.

I'd also bring in Konsa, Hause, Marvelous and Targett because they also need the gametime. I'd probably get Marv to play the McGinn role and keep Douglas in though. I'd have a few kids on the bench as well, gotta give them chances.

[UK Redsox]

Are Hause and Kodj still injured ?

[TelfordVilla]

This is one of the reasons why we have two players for each position. Steer, Elmo, target, konsa, hause, marvelous, hologram, Angela, El ghazi, Davies, jota 4-1 villa

[darren woolley]

I'm going for a 3-1 Villa win.

[mattjpa]

will this be available via AVTV does anyone know?

[Villafirst]

I think Hause is fit now? If so, him and Konsa in the CB positions.

[UK Redsox]

will this be available via AVTV does anyone know?

Looks like it's just audio

https://www.avfc.co.uk/Fixtures/2010%20to%202019/2019-2020/English%20League%20Cup/Crewe%20Alexandra%20vs%20Aston%20Villa

Probably some grainy, one camera highlights on Sky at some point. Possibly goal clips as they go in on Sky Sports News