RB Leipzig v Aston Villa Pre-Match

[Hookeysmith]

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

Agree with all that - start strong.

We will definately need Mings against Forest.

I fancy us here in a 2-1 as others have said i think they have gave this up already to focus on League

[darren woolley]

I'm going for a 2-1 Villa win.

[Nii Lamptey]

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

I agree with this, except maybe push Konsa inside in place of Diego and get Cash at RB.

This game is vital as it pretty much dictates our chances of finishing Top 8, so I'd go strongest team for this, then similar team against Forest except drop Mings in for Torres to combat Chris Wood. Concern is Kamara coming back in and playing so many minutes, but I guess after Forest, they have a week off till Man City.

Squeaky bum time!

Don't let us down Villa - Flight out of BHX at 8am... UTV!

[Mister E]

I fear this will be a loss.

I thought when I saw the team selection on Saturday that Emery had decided this EBL game is a must-win, against a side with a very poor ECL record this season. So, let's see!

[Demitri_C]

Didnt realise Leipzig had so many injuries. Simon being out is good news at least. But sesko looks a real talent

[eye digress]

Aston Villa are a very well organised team who operate based around pre-planned scenarios. It is impressive, the structure that they play with. That does make the preparation for the game simpler, since you know what to expect. There is a lot of pace and quality in their ranks and they threaten from set-pieces.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Aston Villa are a very well organised team who operate based around pre-planned scenarios. It is impressive, the structure that they play with. That does make the preparation for the game simpler, since you know what to expect. There is a lot of pace and quality in their ranks and they threaten from set-pieces.

What’s this pace he speaks of?

[Rigadon]

Aston Villa are a very well organised team who operate based around pre-planned scenarios. It is impressive, the structure that they play with. That does make the preparation for the game simpler, since you know what to expect. There is a lot of pace and quality in their ranks and they threaten from set-pieces.

What’s this pace he speaks of?

Ah, the old ‘easy to prepare for’ line that’s becoming fashionable for opposing managers.  I suppose these other teams are mysterious and off the cuff with their tactics, without any pre-prepared structures or ways of playing in and out of possession. 

[Demitri_C]

Just realised monaco are one place ahead of us. If we can get a win tonight and monaco win. The next CL game with them could be the one who qualifies for top 8.

Tonights game could be massive

[ChicagoLion]

Aston Villa are a very well organised team who operate based around pre-planned scenarios. It is impressive, the structure that they play with. That does make the preparation for the game simpler, since you know what to expect. There is a lot of pace and quality in their ranks and they threaten from set-pieces.

What’s this pace he speaks of?

Ah, the old ‘easy to prepare for’ line that’s becoming fashionable for opposing managers.  I suppose these other teams are mysterious and off the cuff with their tactics, without any pre-prepared structures or ways of playing in and out of possession.

Yes, I am sure this is better than, “ no discernible way of playing” or  “ lack of identity “ which are phrases often used to condemn managers.

[Rigadon]

Aston Villa are a very well organised team who operate based around pre-planned scenarios. It is impressive, the structure that they play with. That does make the preparation for the game simpler, since you know what to expect. There is a lot of pace and quality in their ranks and they threaten from set-pieces.

What’s this pace he speaks of?

Ah, the old ‘easy to prepare for’ line that’s becoming fashionable for opposing managers.  I suppose these other teams are mysterious and off the cuff with their tactics, without any pre-prepared structures or ways of playing in and out of possession.

Yes, I am sure this is better than, “ no discernible way of playing” or  “ lack of identity “ which are phrases often used to condemn managers.

Oh for the days of ‘can’t see what he’s trying to do’, eh.   

[PaulWinch again]

A point would be good here.

[Percy McCarthy]

Sounds like Watkins and Duran up front.

Apologies if this was posted earlier, came straight to the last page.

[Percy McCarthy]

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.

Terrible each and every time Emery has tried it.

Apart from Burnley away.

[Olneythelonely]

Sounds like Watkins and Duran up front.

Apologies if this was posted earlier, came straight to the last page.

I can’t see it ending well, if so. I know it’s not massively tried and tested, but we’ve not looked in any way cohesive when we have.

Would set up as solidly as possible and play Duran.