RB Leipzig v Aston Villa Match Thread

[PaulWinch again]

The Panda has got to come on at 60 minutes if the score remains the same. Great assist by Watkins but we need more from him.

Watkins has been excellent.

[Brazilian Villain]

I'll be disappointed if we don't win this, they're worse than I expected.

[AlexAlexCropley]

Watkins would be fortunate to keep his England slot. He is really quite average this season or, perhaps, certainly not at his best.

I'd say he's fortunate to keep his Villa place

Bit harsh. Hes always putting himself about and you have create the chances to miss them. Just needs to be a bit sharper in front of goal.

That "just" is doing some heavy lifting there

[BoVillan esq]

First 30 mins, we had them bang to rights, you couldn't pick a more complimentary opposition for us to enjoy a goal fest, we've let them back in, mistakes happen, this game could be decided on energy level alone, who fades first, good news is it look to me like RBL have depleted a huge amount getting back into this game.

Matty Cash having a blinder, total control of the right flank, area of concern, Ollie presented with 2 chances ( one off-side) each time straight at the keeper, Rogers looking a little jaded already.

All in all, looks good for us think we should get this easy. 

[ASHTONVILLA]

Be tempted to bring Duran for Watkins and Philogene for Cash at half time, possibly Buendia too for Rogers as it isn't quite coming off for him.

Playing pretty well overall though and think we will win it.

[Jon Crofts]

As always were our own worst enemy.

[Stinkin_Thinkin]

I think we done alright first half played some nice stuff got the early goal. They havn't asked us any questions apart from the xmas gift. Need to be more ruthless in front of goal to finish them off. Im sure Duran will be on sooner than later if Watkins continues to be so profligate

[villadelph]

Be tempted to bring Duran for Watkins and Philogene for Cash at half time, possibly Buendia too for Rogers as it isn't quite coming off for him.

Playing pretty well overall though and think we will win it.

Why take Cash off? He’s been decent tonight and seems far more confident up the pitch.

[mrfuse]

McGinn and Kamara were outstanding in that first half. We should be at least two goals up. Keep our heads and we should win this. They are all over the place at the back. Both our full/wing backs caused havoc early on, Digne should have an assist only for Watkins fresh air. That was a terrible effort from Tielemans too. Cash and Watkins (another) decent chances too.

Id keep faith with Watkins. Very tempting to see what Duran could do against these but I think Ollie will score. His general play has been very sharp. Rogers has lost the ball too much but looks dangerous too.

Can't disagree with this comment.

Cash has been a plus in this role which helps us switch to a big 5 at times if needed.

[coreyfeldman]

Shite defending from the much coveted gertrude for our goal

[andyh]

Watkins would be fortunate to keep his England slot. He is really quite average this season or, perhaps, certainly not at his best.

I'd say he's fortunate to keep his Villa place

Bit harsh. Hes always putting himself about and you have create the chances to miss them. Just needs to be a bit sharper in front of goal.

It’s really not that simple.
He’s a striker playing at the very highest level. There is no room to say ‘he just needs…..’.

He has to be fucking ruthless.

[Stinkin_Thinkin]

Cash is giving us a nice balance

[TopDeck113]

What was Digne booked for?

[andyh]

Be tempted to bring Duran for Watkins and Philogene for Cash at half time, possibly Buendia too for Rogers as it isn't quite coming off for him.

Playing pretty well overall though and think we will win it.

Why take Cash off? He’s been decent tonight and seems far more confident up the pitch.

Philogene on ?
Not a bloody chance.

[PaulWinch again]

Ollie has been really good. His hold up play and running in behind has been key to most of our good play, but hey if you’re looking for problems.