SM
Arsenal vs. Juventus: 8 hrs 32 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
AV
Champions League | League Stage
Oct 22, 2024 at 8pm UK
Villa Park
BL

Aston Villa
2 - 0
Bologna

McGinn (55'), Duran (64')
Barkley (50')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Orsolini (19'), Posch (45'), Lykogiannis (47'), Freuler (53')

Aston Villa lineup vs. Bologna: Predicted XI for Champions League clash, as McGinn continues comeback for Emery's men

:Headline: Aston Villa lineup vs. Bologna: Predicted XI for Champions League clash, as McGinn continues comeback for Emery's men:
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Premier League high-fliers Aston Villa could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bologna.
Sports Mole

Three weeks on from a memorable triumph in their first Champions League home game, Aston Villa will welcome Bologna to Villa Park on Tuesday, when they aim to make it three wins from three in this year's league phase.

The team that beat Bayern Munich earlier this month was missing captain John McGinn, but the Scotland midfielder made his comeback from a hamstring injury by appearing as a substitute in Saturday's Premier League win over Fulham.

It remains to be seen whether Unai Emery will risk McGinn from the start against Bologna, but his return could allow Leon Bailey, Jacob Ramsey or even Morgan Rogers to take a breather.

Having been beset by injuries ahead of the international break, Villa have also welcomed back versatile England defender Ezri Konsa, who might slot in at right-back, replacing Matty Cash.

Alternatively, either Diego Carlos or Pau Torres could be rested, with Cash keeping his place despite carelessly conceding a penalty at the weekend; Lucas Digne and Ian Maatsen are competing to start on the left.

A pair of long-term absentees should also feature on the bench, as Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings are both back in full training and have been given some minutes with the Aston Villa Under-21s to boost their match fitness.

Ahead of hosting Bournemouth at the weekend, Emery may rotate his squad where possible, with Ross Barkley pushing for selection in central midfield and Colombian super-sub Jhon Duran - who scored the winner against Bayern - hoping to be handed a rare start up front.

However, Ollie Watkins remains first choice for now, while Rogers is an established fixture in the England striker's supporting cast and has completed more dribbles than any other player in the Champions League so far this season.

Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins body check tags ::

amp_article__555962 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-10-20 18:51:00:
html db last update - 2024-10-20 18:51:00 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Player ratings: Watkins, Rashford struggle as Evans puts in defensive masterclass
Reunion at Man United: Amorim 'has spoken' to Sporting star over 2025 transfer
When will Alaba return to action? Potential return date revealed
Everton plotting move for Roma's Tammy Abraham?
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Preview: AC Milan vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups

1

PA

Preview: Bournemouth vs. Brighton - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

2

PB

Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings

NEW

3

CV

David update: Lille president addresses future of Man United, Barca-linked striker

NEW

4

DU

Preview: Lens vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups

5

PL

Preview: St Etienne vs. Montpellier - prediction, team news, lineups

6

PS

Could Man City's "saving grace" give them the edge against "emotional" Spurs?

7

CM

Preview: Reims vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups

8

PR

Preview: Hellas Verona vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups

9

PH

Preview: Parma vs. Atalanta - prediction, team news, lineups

10

PP


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .