Herman22 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I think there are a few players who we need to be rested for this one after Poland, London trips. I’d be trying to figure be a way to rest Konsa, Digne, Kamara and even McGinn. Not sure how Digne can be rested now Moreno is out again. Maybe this: Emi Cash Lenglet Pau Digne Luiz Tielemans Bailey Zaniolo Ramsey Duran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Creeper said: Wonder if the club will do a 2 for 1 offer or something. Still a load of tickets left 3 days before the match. Nope, serves them right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I'd do a lot of rotation for this one. Olsen Chambers Carlos (if fit) Lenglet Moreno (if fit) Doncker Tielemans Bailey Kellyman Ramsey Duran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Olsen Chambers Torres Lenglet Bailey dendoncker Ramsey telemann Kelly man Duran Zaniolo For me. If carlos is fit start him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 It'll be a full strength starting lineup I would hope. Unai has talked about the importance of winning cups. This is a knockout match so we shouldn't be risking it with a second string side like the one in Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, jimmygreaves said: It'll be a full strength starting lineup I would hope. Unai has talked about the importance of winning cups. This is a knockout match so we shouldn't be risking it with a second string side like the one in Poland. Absolutely zero chance of the team being anywhere even resembling full strength ….and nor will Everton play full strength either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Olsen Cash, Chambers, Lenglet, Digne Tielemans, Dead Donkey Bailey, Ramsey, Zaniolo Duran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) 57 minutes ago, jimmygreaves said: It'll be a full strength starting lineup I would hope. Unai has talked about the importance of winning cups. This is a knockout match so we shouldn't be risking it with a second string side like the one in Poland. Rather us head out the domestic cups and focus on the ECL which is actually winnable. We won't be beating City should we get them in the final of FA/League cup anyway. Could do without the extra fixtures they will kill us. Edited September 25, 2023 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 18 hours ago, Villa87 said: Something like: Emi Cash Konsa Lenglet Digne Zaniolo Tielemanns Dendonker Ramsey Bailey Duran Rest Luiz, McGinn, Pau, Kamara, Watkins and Diaby. Can see him playing Olsen and Chambers over Konsa and Emi though. I'd be surprised is Olsen didn't start this. Pretty much agree with the rest of the XI though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 25, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 25, 2023 Typical, we get Everton just after their best result (and presumably performance ...) of the season. Obviously we should have enough to beat them but it depends on how strong both sides decide to go. Maybe Everton will focus on the league and give us a B team? I can't imagine Emery will ever go soft in a cup. Schedule's a bit shit though. Going from a Sunday afternoon to a Tuesday kick off and then to an early Saturday game. It's about as bad as they can make it for us, so a little rotation may well happen. Luckily the likes of Ramsey, Duran and Carlos may be able to ease the congestion a bit. 3-1 Villa. EDIT : It's also nice to have 3 quickfire home games in a row now along with Brighton and Mostar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 25, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) I think he should play similar set-up as Legia, but start by replacing Chambers OR Lenglet with a more recently Villa-experienced hand, then ease the newbie back in. Martinez Chambers Konsa Torres Moreno Dendonker Tielemans Bailey McGinn Ramsey Duran For sure rest Kamara and Cash only -- everyone else should be ready to be subbed in. Edited September 25, 2023 by Marka Ragnos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 25, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, AshVilla said: Rather us head out the domestic cups and focus on the ECL which is actually winnable. We won't be beating City should we get them in the final of FA/League cup anyway. Could do without the extra fixtures they will kill us. I hear you, but ... nope. No chance on earth that Emery doesn't take this match seriously. Just not in his nature. Edited September 25, 2023 by Marka Ragnos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, BOF said: Schedule's a bit shit though. Going from a Sunday afternoon to a Tuesday kick off and then to an early Saturday game. You panicked me slightly there, but the game does seem to be on Wednesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 25, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: You panicked me slightly there, but the game does seem to be on Wednesday night. Ah yes true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 6 hours ago, jimmygreaves said: It'll be a full strength starting lineup I would hope. Unai has talked about the importance of winning cups. This is a knockout match so we shouldn't be risking it with a second string side like the one in Poland. Brighton Saturday morning will be the main priority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 It should be enough to beat Everton and Digne needs a rest and apparently Bailey has played wing back before Olsen Chamber Torres Lenglet Cash. Bailey Dendoncker Tielemans Zaniolo. Ramsey Duran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I'm fine with any line - up that doesn't include Lenglet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 15 minutes ago, Zatman said: Brighton Saturday morning will be the main priority As it should be but we can still be in this to win it, after all we do have a fine record in this competition. I thought we could have beat United last season if it wasn't for the unnecessary substitutions, however we have a much better squad now, so there can't be any excuses for not progressing to the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Still can't get my head around Purslow. Crazy what the Villa can do to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 We probably won't, but I would go with: Olsen Cash Chambers Lenglet Moreno Tielemans Dendonkey Traoré Zaniolo Ramsey Duran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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