Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match

[Paul.S]

I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.

Who would replace him?

[brontebilly]

I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.

Who would replace him?

No one, McGinn has to play. I don't think we have any reasonable cover for the likes of McGinn, Luiz and Watkins in the squad. Lenglet has actually done ok covering for Torres but the drop off from Luiz to Tielemans or Watkins to Duran or McGinn to Iroegbunam or Zaniolo would finish us.

[Paul.S]

I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.

Who would replace him?

No one, McGinn has to play. I don't think we have any reasonable cover for the likes of McGinn, Luiz and Watkins in the squad. Lenglet has actually done ok covering for Torres but the drop off from Luiz to Tielemans or Watkins to Duran or McGinn to Iroegbunam or Zaniolo would finish us.

Exactly. We don’t have the luxury or depth to mess about in central midfield.

[Gareth]

Acorns will return on the front of shirts for this one - love it

[TonyD]

I wonder how many Villa will be getting over to the Dam tomorrow?
6k?

[Lsvilla]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

[Dogtanian]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15.

Bet you're glad you're going a day early!

[Lsvilla]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15.

Bet you're glad you're going a day early!

Yeah. Seemingly foggy both here and over there. Wouldn't want to be chancing it tomorrow. And sat in the lounge so not all bad.

[dave.woodhall]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.

[Drummond]

Acorns on the front of the shirt on Thursday.

Nice one.

https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1765331735024189451?s=20

[NeilH]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.

If its any consolation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.

[Dogtanian]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.

If its any consultation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.

Can you ensure that continues, please?

[Brazilian Villain]

I wonder how many Villa will be getting over to the Dam tomorrow?
6k?

And will Dave W using a 'Dam Busters' headline if we win?

[NeilH]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.

If its any consolation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.

Can you ensure that continues, please?

The forecast is good and given the amount of Villa fans expected on the Dam tomorrow, it's a good job it is. The dodgy bars on Dam offering all-day breakfasts and pints of gassy Dutch beer crap like Heineken will be rubbing their hands.

[Lsvilla]

Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.

If its any consolation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.

Thanks. Still at LHR. Now showing 2.00pm. Not holding my breath. A few Brighton here in the lounge too - their flight to Milan is also delayed and connection to Rome missed.