ender4 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 minute ago, duke313 said: Im sure Zaniolo or Bailey could play there if need be Or even Diaby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Im sorry guys i hope i am wrong but with olsen in goal and no ollie up top i am massively worried about tonight now Edited November 30, 2023 by Demitri_C 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 this gonna be brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I'm surprised he has gone with an unfamiliar CB partnership for this one. Carlos should really start ahead of Konsa to give him minutes and give Konsa a break. I also thought McGinn would be on the bench as he hasn't had a rest all season. I hope Watkins isn't injured as that would be a disaster for the upcoming fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: Im sorry guys i hope i am wrong but with olsen in goal and no ollie up top i am massively worried about tonight now I'm not. On a completely unrelated note. If we lose tonight, can we still win the group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Not a fan of Olsen in goal. Not a huge fan of Luiz starting. Kind of mixed messages going on there. Throw in Watkins not even on the bench and I'm not very sure if Unai cares whether we win or lose. Not going to say we'll lose, as that should still be enough to beat them, but placing all our eggs in a Duran and Olsen shaped basket is incredibly gamble heavy. Brave man Unai, I'm sure you know what you're doing, but you have me thinking a draw would be a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holteend1982 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just now, srsmithusa said: I'm not. On a completely unrelated note. If we lose tonight, can we still win the group? No because it goes on head to head rather than gd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 We are going to crush them. Even without a goalie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kiwivillan Posted November 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Im sorry guys i hope i am wrong but with olsen in goal and no ollie up top i am massively worried about tonight now You do this all the time. It's boring 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted November 30, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2023 Interesting line up. Hope Watkins is just getting some rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, MrBlack said: Not a fan of Olsen in goal. Not a huge fan of Luiz starting. Kind of mixed messages going on there. Throw in Watkins not even on the bench and I'm not very sure if Unai cares whether we win or lose. Not going to say we'll lose, as that should still be enough to beat them, but placing all our eggs in a Duran and Olsen shaped basket is incredibly gamble heavy. Brave man Unai, I'm sure you know what you're doing, but you have me thinking a draw would be a good result. Duran has already scored against Warsaw? You don’t think he can again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paul33 Posted November 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Im sorry guys i hope i am wrong but with olsen in goal and no ollie up top i am massively worried about tonight now Nothing makes me laugh more than Villa fans putting down Olsen when the same critics say diddly squat when Emi gets it wrong. Olsen is not only an international class keeper but he is OUR keeper and deserves backing because if Emi gets injured, he becomes pretty important to us so give him a break and support the lad ! Edited November 30, 2023 by Paul33 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just now, duke313 said: Duran has already scored against Warsaw? You don’t think he can again? I think he might be able to, but his form has been off of late. And no Watkins as a fall back is a big gamble. Olsen in goal is also an almost guaranteed concede? We're fairly free scoring at home and get goals across the team so maybe I'm being overly concerned.... but it's not filling me with confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 it really is an interesting line-up with plenty to discuss. Seems Watkins might have a knock, if he's just resting, he could do that from the bench. Olson in seems pretty straighforward, whether you agree with it or not. Love to see Moreno back, but doesn't it seem that bringing him on later might make more sense to ease him back? My guess is that Cash will be told to stay home more, and use Moreno as more offensively minded. It will be interesting to see how SJM plays it, staying wide to give Diaby room? or sliding more inside where SJM is arguably at his best? This is gonna be fun to see how it all plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted November 30, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2023 Gamble. Should be good enough to win, bit that was true in Warsaw as well. And we seem to wobble when we change much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Paul33 said: Nothing makes me laugh more than Villa fans putting down Olsen when the same critics say diddly squat when Emi gets it wrong. Olsen is not only an international class keeper but he is OUR keeper and deserves backing because if Emi gets injured, he becomes pretty important to us so give him a break ! I agree he deserves backing and in person should get that.... but online in a forum, where he won't see it, I'll reserve my right to be terrified of his ability to play the game Emery wants us to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don_Simon Posted November 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, MrBlack said: Placing all our eggs in a Duran and Olsen shaped basket is incredibly gamble heavy. There are nine other Villa players on the pitch. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Luiz starting shows we're serious about this. Knock on wood, but I don't think this game will be won or lost by Robin Olsen. Though as I say that Onana comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Seems an unnecessary risk for a big game. Let's hope it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Well the midfield is very strong so hopefully we can control the game and they don't have too many chances for Olsen to deal with. Really hope Watkins is just been given a rest but surprised he's not on the bench. Edited November 30, 2023 by djdabush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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