Middlesbrough v Aston Villa pre-match thread

[PaulWinch again]

No Pau, Tielemans, Olsen tomorrow. Thankfully no Fin Azaz hat trick for them either as he didn’t sign in time. Cash likely back.

Emery “It's a way for a trophy and prestige as well, for every supporter and for the players. I will send this message in our meeting tomorrow morning.”

Pau being out is a bit odd isn’t it? And concerning.

[AV84]

No Pau, Tielemans, Olsen tomorrow. Thankfully no Fin Azaz hat trick for them either as he didn’t sign in time. Cash likely back.

Emery “It's a way for a trophy and prestige as well, for every supporter and for the players. I will send this message in our meeting tomorrow morning.”

Pau being out is a bit odd isn’t it? And concerning.

He was injured and probably shouldn't have been playing in the Burnley game. Emery said before it that he definitely couldn't play a full game. Either he'd aggravated whatever it was, or Emery's just not risking him and wants him fully fit for next week.

[Risso]

Seemed a bit of an odd sub to make against Burnley. Hope he hasn’t had a setback.

[Dave P]

I'd be more concerned if this was a league match that Pau was missing.

[AV84]

He didn't play much in the European games either, so it could just be more of the same from Emery in that respect.

[eamonn]

Did Matty Maher or Daz Hale not press him further on this? Come on lads, it helps fill your articles!

[ChicagoLion]

Seemed a bit of an odd sub to make against Burnley. Hope he hasn’t had a setback.

Most likely they gave him a run out to see how it was and he ain’t 100% yet.
Sometimes you have to play to see how an injury reacts.

[VillaTim]

No Pau, Tielemans, Olsen tomorrow. Thankfully no Fin Azaz hat trick for them either as he didn’t sign in time. Cash likely back.

Emery “It's a way for a trophy and prestige as well, for every supporter and for the players. I will send this message in our meeting tomorrow morning.”

Pau being out is a bit odd isn’t it? And concerning.

Given Emery went on to say he'd be back for Everton, no. I'd say its a sensible move to not risk him as he's so intergral to how we play in the Prem.

[john e]

I just hope we are demanding.

And focused. Prepared mentally, collectively and individual in our way.

I saw Gerrard’s old mate Michael Beale pop up yesterday on TV as some unfortunates new manager,

He straightaway came out with the ‘best versions of themselves’ bollocks to which I said out loud ‘oh do fuck off’ without thinking

My Mrs said hey no need for that, I said sorry but you don’t understand

Get her to look you in the eye and tell you she's ready to be Mrs E.

In fairness she is a big fan of our Tyrone and she don’t like football

[brontebilly]

No Pau, Tielemans, Olsen tomorrow. Thankfully no Fin Azaz hat trick for them either as he didn’t sign in time. Cash likely back.

I would hope we go for a standard back 4 tomorrow of Cash, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno. Give Konsa a rest.

Playing a high defensive line with Carlos and Lenglet is asking for trouble, as we saw at Old Trafford.

[pablo_picasso]

Azaz joined Boro.

Not sure if he will be registered & available for tomorrow's game.

Carrick was talking about him being available yesterday...

[Richard]

No Pau, Tielemans, Olsen tomorrow. Thankfully no Fin Azaz hat trick for them either as he didn’t sign in time. Cash likely back.

I would hope we go for a standard back 4 tomorrow of Cash, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno. Give Konsa a rest.

Playing a high defensive line with Carlos and Lenglet is asking for trouble, as we saw at Old Trafford.

It's only Boro, we will be fine.

[RamboandBruno]

Azaz joined Boro.

Not sure if he will be registered & available for tomorrow's game.

Carrick was talking about him being available yesterday...

Azaz wasnt registered in time

[pablo_picasso]

Thanks for the update... 👍

[VillaTim]

No Pau, Tielemans, Olsen tomorrow. Thankfully no Fin Azaz hat trick for them either as he didn’t sign in time. Cash likely back.

I would hope we go for a standard back 4 tomorrow of Cash, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno. Give Konsa a rest.

Playing a high defensive line with Carlos and Lenglet is asking for trouble, as we saw at Old Trafford.

who says it's them two tomorrow