RB Leipzig v Aston Villa Pre-Match

[eye digress]

As for us, if Bailey is out, I’d hope to see Onana and Kamara paired in the middle, Tielemans as a 10, Roger’s left, and out right Philogene (who wasn’t as bad in my view vs Southampton as all the flak he’s got, though appreciate that stems from a series of underwhelming performances).

But given Kamara finished the 90 yesterday, that’s maybe a bit optimistic.

Tielemans has played a lot for us this year - maybe most appearances this season? - his form has dipped and he looks like he needs a rest to me.

[Risso]

As for us, if Bailey is out, I’d hope to see Onana and Kamara paired in the middle, Tielemans as a 10, Roger’s left, and out right Philogene (who wasn’t as bad in my view vs Southampton as all the flak he’s got, though appreciate that stems from a series of underwhelming performances).

But given Kamara finished the 90 yesterday, that’s maybe a bit optimistic.

Tielemans has played a lot for us this year - maybe most appearances this season? - his form has dipped and he looks like he needs a rest to me.

I thought he was one of the best players on the pitch against Brentford.

[ChicagoLion]

As for us, if Bailey is out, I’d hope to see Onana and Kamara paired in the middle, Tielemans as a 10, Roger’s left, and out right Philogene (who wasn’t as bad in my view vs Southampton as all the flak he’s got, though appreciate that stems from a series of underwhelming performances).

But given Kamara finished the 90 yesterday, that’s maybe a bit optimistic.

Tielemans has played a lot for us this year - maybe most appearances this season? - his form has dipped and he looks like he needs a rest to me.

I thought he was one of the best players on the pitch against Brentford.

He wasn’t terrible yesterday but no where near his form at the beginning of the season.

[eye digress]

As for us, if Bailey is out, I’d hope to see Onana and Kamara paired in the middle, Tielemans as a 10, Roger’s left, and out right Philogene (who wasn’t as bad in my view vs Southampton as all the flak he’s got, though appreciate that stems from a series of underwhelming performances).

But given Kamara finished the 90 yesterday, that’s maybe a bit optimistic.

Tielemans has played a lot for us this year - maybe most appearances this season? - his form has dipped and he looks like he needs a rest to me.

I thought he was one of the best players on the pitch against Brentford.

He wasn’t terrible yesterday but no where near his form at the beginning of the season.

Don’t think he’s been outright bad in either of the past two games, just a bit flat and tired.

[Nii Lamptey]

Next 2 games are vital - A win in Germany would pretty much have top 8 sewn up I reckon (*assuming we beat Celtic too), but equally as important is Forest away next weekend.
I'd probably stick with the back 4 from Southampton game against Liepzig, then switch to the 'Mings back 4' seen against Brentford against Forest.

Kamara is the dilemma. We function SO much better with him in the team, but coming back from injury we need to manage him properly so that he doesn't break down again.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

I fear this will be a loss.

[tomd2103]

As for us, if Bailey is out, I’d hope to see Onana and Kamara paired in the middle, Tielemans as a 10, Roger’s left, and out right Philogene (who wasn’t as bad in my view vs Southampton as all the flak he’s got, though appreciate that stems from a series of underwhelming performances).

But given Kamara finished the 90 yesterday, that’s maybe a bit optimistic.

Tielemans has played a lot for us this year - maybe most appearances this season? - his form has dipped and he looks like he needs a rest to me.

I thought he was one of the best players on the pitch against Brentford.

He wasn’t terrible yesterday but no where near his form at the beginning of the season.

Don’t think he’s been outright bad in either of the past two games, just a bit flat and tired.

I'd agree.  I'd say he's been more of a mixed bag the last few weeks, as he still does some good things, but he's just been giving the ball away and getting caught too often.

[Ads]

Lots of Villa and also Celtic on the flight this morning to Munich.

[Baldy]

Bailey's out injured, so who will we play on the right hand side of the 3? Assuming we go 4-2-3-1.

Buendia - played there before his injury
Philogene - too erratic
McGinn - better in the middle
Maatsen - play him in front of Digne down the left and move Rogers across to the right.

Cash - would give us extra strength in defence and will bust a gut to get into the opponents box when counter - attacking. Just a thought.

[Demitri_C]

Really unbelievable how bad they are doing in Cl but as brugges you cant take nothing for granted.  We realistically need a win here if we want to finish top 8

[brontebilly]

Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana (if fit), Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Duran.

Barkley for Onana if he doesn't make it. Big week ahead for our season.

[olaftab]

Really unbelievable how bad they are doing in Cl but as brugges you cant take nothing for granted.  We realistically need a win here if we want to finish top 8

So we can take anything for granted?😂 (sorry CD)

[olaftab]

I fear this will be a loss.

There is a good chance mainly based on “even a blind squirrel ….” saying as Leipzig have lost all 5 so far🤔

[Accent Guy]

Really unbelievable how bad they are doing in Cl but as brugges you cant take nothing for granted.  We realistically need a win here if we want to finish top 8

Draws in the 2 away games and a win v Celtic might be enough. Rather get the win here though of course.

I don't fancy this one. 1-0 to them.

[RamboandBruno]

Leipzig have had a tough champions league draw, Atletico Madrid and Celtic away and Livetpool and Inter at home I think. Given this I think their zero points has some context, and this will be a tough game.

As well as Mings played against Brentford, I think Emery is more likely to trust him against Chris Wood in the Forest game than here. If Bailey is out, I think/hope it will be

Martinez
Konsa
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Kamara
Onana
Tielemans
Watkins
McGinn
Rogers