Aston Villa (3) v Bologna 1909 (1) Pre Match

[TheToffnar]

Think that's a good shout. Need to keep him match sharp should he need to step in.

I don't like it, but now's the time to do it. Really important run in, need to make sure everyone's ready to play their part, irrespective of what the fans think.

[Ads]

Rogers, Cash and McGinn being fresh for Sunderland too would be excellent.

[Ads]

Tickets looked to have sold pretty well compared with Lille.

[Rigadon]

Bogarde is fine defensively, he is just where Villa attacks go to die.

Sancho rubbing his hair with both arms and appears to be in full training. Would have him start wide, Dougie into the middle, Youri into 10 for control, Emi to be a pest. Absolutely no Bailey.

Konsa at RB has same issue but physically might be better able for Rowe.

I've a funny feeling Bailey might start. If he can't be trusted at home in a tie we are two goals to the good then he's done.

He's done. We know this already! 

[kippaxvilla2]

Most right minded Villa fans know that Rowe is going to score after about 20 mins and have us crapping ourselves until the 78th.

[Ads]

Nah, we'll roll these again. Slow and dour first half, pick them off for 4-1 in the second. Good fight, good night.

[Dave]

Jonathan Rowe must be delighted that in a niche corner of the internet he's now been built up to be the second coming of Garrincha.

[Flamingo Lane]

Wouldn't surprise me to see Konsa at RB, alongside Linderlof and Torres, with Maatsen on the left side.
I agree that Rogers should maybe sit out most of the game, with Buendia coming in.
I can't see Tammy starting, but he should get more minutes than he has been getting later on in the game.
It would be great to give Alysson more minutes, but is he fit yet?

I'm surprised we haven't utilised the 'Konsa at right back' option more given the quality of Lindelof.

I was very surprised that we did not do this on Sunday at Forest, especially when Cash was on an early credit and then Forest brought on Wood.

[Brend'Watkins]

Jonathan Rowe must be delighted that in a niche corner of the internet he's now been built up to be the second coming of Garrincha.

And, if we did sign him you just know he’d turn into peak Lansbury at best.

[olaftab]

Bizot

Bogarde
Lindelof
Pau
Maatsen

Douglas Luiz
Onana
Tielemans
Buendia

Bailey
Abraham

Sancho in for Bailey if he's fit enough.

Exactly this team for Thursday. Rogers needs a rest anyway and we also need to protect yellow card situation.