Aston Villa v Young Boys Pre-Match Thread

[Dave]

Without wanting be all "trust whatever the manager does", I think I'm pretty comfortable with whatever he does tonight.

If he thinks it needs the same eleven as started against Leeds, then fine. If he thinks we can get away with half of them on the bench and start some of the others, then also fine.

[paul_e]

I'd like minor rotation of 3-4 players and then a mix of senior players and kids on the bench so we can adapt to the game. Winning is priority, minutes in legs for squad players is 2nd.

At least I'd like Bogarde and Sancho to start.

[Richie]

As much as I would like to see us play our strongest team and get the job done by half time, the reality is that some of these players need a rest. Playing tonight, Sunday, Wednesday and then again with the early kick off against Arsenal on the following Saturday, we are going to need our best players in peak condition.