Everton vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[AV84]

Don't see Pau in any of the training pics.

[PaulWinch again]

Given our record against them I should be more optimistic, but I always feel Everton away is tricky, especially if the likes of Pau are still out. I really hope we turn up and get a crucial win.

[brontebilly]

We need the likes of Tielemans / Torres back ASAP and Ramsey back to his old self. Diaby you would hope has a better 2nd half the season now he's acclimatised . Its going to be a tough 2nd half keeping this PPG going

Diaby hasnt had a bad start, 5 goals and 6 assists in all comps. Bailey and Tielemans improved and challenged him for minutes on the pitch, which is what we want. His form has suffered a bit, particularly when teams have dropped deep to counter his pace. The goal v Burnley should have give him a boost, granted that was a horrible miskick when he came on v Boro. The one worry I have is that when Bailey and him play together, they play like complete strangers. Sheff United game especially they were getting in each others way.

[VillaTim]

We need the likes of Tielemans / Torres back ASAP and Ramsey back to his old self. Diaby you would hope has a better 2nd half the season now he's acclimatised . Its going to be a tough 2nd half keeping this PPG going

Diaby hasnt had a bad start, 5 goals and 6 assists in all comps. Bailey and Tielemans improved and challenged him for minutes on the pitch, which is what we want. His form has suffered a bit, particularly when teams have dropped deep to counter his pace. The goal v Burnley should have give him a boost, granted that was a horrible miskick when he came on v Boro. The one worry I have is that when Bailey and him play together, they play like complete strangers. Sheff United game especially they were getting in each others way.

Diaby's clear main strength is pace, best to put a ball infront of him and let him put the afterburners on. He looks limited as a 10 with the ball at his feet

[usav]

Don't see Pau in any of the training pics.

So frustrating....why did he play those few minutes against Burnley if he wasn't ready?  What about Tielemans as well?  Now out for over a month.

[Rigadon]

Don't see Pau in any of the training pics.

So frustrating....why did he play those few minutes against Burnley if he wasn't ready?  What about Tielemans as well?  Now out for over a month.

Tis the Villa way.  When have last had an injusrt that turned out to be less problematic / time consuming that initially thought?  There must be an example, but I can't think of one!?

[Dogtanian]

Looks like McNeil should miss the game with his injury, according to Dyche's press conference.

[PaulWinch again]

The Manager of the Month trophy seals our fate here.

[Toronto Villa]

Pau and Tielemans are both training this week.

[Risso]

Pau and Tielemans are both training this week.

Neither of them were pictured on the most recent OS gurnathon training pictures.

[Toronto Villa]

Pau and Tielemans are both training this week.

Neither of them were pictured on the most recent OS gurnathon training pictures.

Don’t shoot the messenger my brother

https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1745815394676339073?s=46

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1745815763993112633?s=46

But room for a little more optimism hopefully

[LeeB]

Olsen's fit again, that's a relief.

[Risso]

Pau and Tielemans are both training this week.

Neither of them were pictured on the most recent OS gurnathon training pictures.

Don’t shoot the messenger my brother

https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1745815394676339073?s=46

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1745815763993112633?s=46

But room for a little more optimism hopefully

Ah that's good news then. Probably means Tielemans is a bit further off actual game time though, but positive all the same. We've missed both of them.

[Toronto Villa]

Olsen's fit again, that's a relief.

did ok in his last game...right?


#clutchingontothethinnestofstraws

[Toronto Villa]

Pau and Tielemans are both training this week.

Neither of them were pictured on the most recent OS gurnathon training pictures.

Don’t shoot the messenger my brother

https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1745815394676339073?s=46

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1745815763993112633?s=46

But room for a little more optimism hopefully

Ah that's good news then. Probably means Tielemans is a bit further off actual game time though, but positive all the same. We've missed both of them.

through injury and suspensions you can see our midfield has looked a little disjointed. It will be good to have the gang back together. JJ hasn't warranted yet earning his starting spot back so if Tielemans can rejoin with SJM, Doug and Kamara it makes us so much stronger.