Aston Villa (H) - Sun 22nd May, 16:00 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread

[JRockBlues]

Has Pep gone the sentimental route with our captain? Seems strange that Ake has been fit enough to make the bench for the last 3 games but doesn't get a start ahead of a makeshift centre half in Fernandinho. Or as has been said playing Stones in his more natural position and bring in Zinchenko with Cancelo shifting to right back.

 

[Big Dave Watson]

Sorry but more concerned than ever now seeing that back 4.

 

[PragueBlue]

I’m happy with that team. Fern will be just fine at right back. Couple of early goals to calm the nerves then let’s enjoy the day

Except he's at CB apparently. Anyway, let's hope he has a stormer.

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

Wouldn't want to be in a foxhole with some of you guys... The lineup is fine, this Villa team has nothing to pay for (note Emi Martinez being tested for Argentina duties), and we're going to win the title at home. Steady on.

I wouldn't want to be in a foxhole with ANYONE, to be fair

 

[Legal Alien]

so ake is unfit to be on the pitch but he is enough to be on the bench for weeks lol, if he is not fit then *bombshell* put someone else on the bench?

pack it in pal, you have no fucking idea what's going on.
This team is more than good enough to win this game.

 

[marco]

Match day thread should be fun

fannie wipes R US

 

[OntarioBlue]

playing a 37 year old dm who costs us goals as a cb, who lacks pace and positional awareness is self sabotage.

Did you really just say Fernandinho lacks positional awareness - I have read some crap on here but I think you take the prize.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Sorry but more concerned than ever now seeing that back 4.

Last 3 games with Dinho at CB. Scored 12, conceeded 3, Lost 0.

We be fine.

 

[Tevez City]

Why John Stones as RB ?

 

[RayCTID]

Why John Stones as RB ?

Ask Pep