Aston Villa vs Brighton - Match Thread

[Olneythelonely]

Maybe Onana isn’t fit enough for 2 games in 5 days, after coming back from injury.

Not hugely confident with that midfield. Or with Carlos playing. Although I hear that back four guarantees a clean sheet. 3-0.

[Dave]

Brighton fans seem to have no idea what their formation is, are amazed that Mitoma has been dropped and think that they might be trying three at the back for the first time ever.

So that bodes...well?

[jwarry]

Oh come on chaps, it simple, we are at home so will most likely be on the front foot and Ty is one of two left sided CBs but Pau is the better passer

[caster troy]

Well that’s a pretty disappointing line up. We shouldn’t look so weak just from losing Cash.

[andyh]

Oh come on chaps, it simple, we are at home so will most likely be on the front foot and Ty is one of two left sided CBs but Pau is the better passer

Ahhhh. That misnomer

[ROBBO]

What has he done wrong, put in a great performance on his return, I thought Carlos was the one on his way out.

[enigma]

Not sure what to make of that line up. I much prefer Tielemans playing further forward so would have preferred Onana on from the start. Still optimistic though.

Can't believe they've dropped Mitoma though.

[Dave]

Shocking first 11. Why drop Mitoma? Only forward player creating anything! Changing to a back 3 with Adingra at left wing back is just asking for trouble

cannot understand why he’s dropped veltman for one of the most defensively difficult games of the season. lamptey will get destroyed by rogers

This is going to be a cricket score.

Almost like he’s decided this game is a free hit.

Free hit? Might as well save the best team for the more winnable matches

Starting line up looks like we're treating it as a league cup game or a free hit.

[Ian.]

I like this line-up for this game, it makes sense to me.

[Woody17]

Just to add my disappointment that Tyrone isn’t in. Think his time may well be up with us sadly. I also wanted Onana in along with Kamara again. Big game for Bailey tonight…..need something from him.
Our forward players need to be on it cos we’re gonna concede.
In Unai we trust though.

[enigma]

Shocking first 11. Why drop Mitoma? Only forward player creating anything! Changing to a back 3 with Adingra at left wing back is just asking for trouble

cannot understand why he’s dropped veltman for one of the most defensively difficult games of the season. lamptey will get destroyed by rogers

This is going to be a cricket score.

Almost like he’s decided this game is a free hit.

Free hit? Might as well save the best team for the more winnable matches

Starting line up looks like we're treating it as a league cup game or a free hit.

Even less confident than us on here.

[Martyn Smith]

Anyone else who can't get to this game and with it being on a normal telly night but not on telly, keep forgetting that it's on?...

[Legion]

No Mings yet again. Madness.

[Skerra]

I’m wondering if Mings is still carrying a small injury as he was excellent in the 1 match he started and Konsa looked very confident alongside him.
On the plus side, they’ve left Mitoma out who is probably their best player.

[Beard82]

Good to see JJ on the bench. 

Shame that we cant find a way to play Mings with Pau.  You have to trust Unai, but at the same time - Mings is our best defender, best leader and most physical prescence. 

Worry he'll move on - the idea of Mings and Beudia being like two new signings was a waste of time.  Pau has some great attributes but i am not convinced that the pros outway the cons.  Particualrly currently. 

Well - go on all prove me wrong.