Norwich City v Aston Villa - Pre match thread.

[Demitri_C]

The concern is how many players may have tested positive and will the only 1 days training have a impact on us?

Hopefully not but its unknown what kind of depleted squad we might have for this.

I would definitely go two up top for this. Ings loves scoring past smith so he should start with ollie

I think nakamba is banned so have luiz has dm with jj and mcginn

[Bobby Boy]

The concern is how many players may have tested positive and will the only 1 days training have a impact on us?

Hopefully not but its unknown what kind of depleted squad we might have for this.

I would definitely go two up top for this. Ings loves scoring past smith so he should start with ollie

I think nakamba is banned so have luiz has dm with jj and mcginn

No, Nakamba is on 4 bookings alongside a fair few others. I'd definitely play him in this one.

[ldavfc4eva]

Sanson to start for me, possibly Ings too with Ollie out wide

[Demitri_C]

Sanson is a good shout. Played really well bit not sure who u drop? Cant drop jj or mcginn that leaves luiz but luiz looked good Saturday

Think maybe save sanson for saturday againt Burnley as we will need to freshen the squad up

[Clampy]

I think he'll make a few changes for tomorrow. We didnt see much of the ball against Liverpool so there might be a few tired legs from that midfield. Sanson and Chucky in for maybe Ramsey, Luiz or Young?

[Drummond]

If anyone knows our players' weaknesses it's Smith and Shakespeare. Which means we need a system change to counter it. Defensively minded isn't the way to go here either, no shots on target v Liverpool and hardly a creative player in the park has to be ditched.

[Nev]

They were impressive against Newton Heath so this will be a lot tougher than many anticipate.

2-2

[Lastfootstamper]

We have a system change from Smith's time. We've ditched the bus-sized hole in our midfield.

[robbo1874]

I think the fact that Deano and Shakespeare know the Villa squad inside out cancels out the difference in quality between the 2 sets of players. I reckon a draw, wouldn’t even be surprised at a Norwich win, but I don’t think they’ll beat us. 2-2.

[London Villan]

The defensive lineup against the scallies was to try and contain the best attacking team in Europe, we won't be as cautious tomorrow.

I'd start Buendia and Sanson as both of them will be wanting to a prove a point or two.

[Legion]

2-0.

[VinnieChase84]

Think Sanson will start one of the next two at least. Buendia to show his class.
They have a number of players out as well so good opportunity. They played well v United so we will need to be on it.

Optimistic 3-1 win

[Risso]

I'd go:

Martinez
Cash Konsa Mings Targett
Sanson McGinn Luiz
Buendia Watkins Ramsey

[LeeB]

I'd play Sanson tomorrow and leave him out on Saturday, play him against fucking Burnley and we'll never see him again.

[Villan82]

Can't wait for Deano's pre-match presser. Dish the dirt 

Why? We're Aston Villa first and foremost and our results have improved since the decision to part company.