Aston Villa are set to resume Premier League action this Sunday against Everton after securing a win in the FA Cup third round against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium last weekend.
Currently, Unai Emery faces the challenge of managing four injuries, with Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans, and Robin Olsen anticipated to be absent from the upcoming match in Merseyside. Pau Torres is in the process of recovering to full fitness. Additionally, Bertrand Traore is away at AFCON representing Burkina Faso, and both Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted XI Vs Everton
Defence
Emiliano Martinez will function in between the sticks for the West Midlands club hoping to securing a clean sheet. Pau Torres will play alongside Carlos at the centre of the Aston Villa’s defence as they look to keep the opposition attackers frustrated during the 90 minutes.
Ezri Konsa will fill in as the right-back while Alex Moreno hopes to catch the eye on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to express themselves in the opponent’s half.
Midfield
Boubacar Kamara and Douglas Luiz will anchor the midfield for the Villans as they look to win the 50-50 duels at the centre of the park. Both of them would need to retain possession well if they want to create some decent chances for their teammates in the final third.
Leon Bailey will get a chance to impress on the right flank while Jacob Ramsey hopes to give a good account of himself as the left-winger. John McGinn would operate as an advanced attacking midfielder as he tries to create opportunities in front of the goal.
Nicolo Zaniolo will have to take a spot on the bench as he waits for an opportunity to make an impact in the second half.
Attack
Ollie Watkins will spearhead Emery’s attack up top. He would be eager to get his name on the scoresheet in this away encounter.
Moussa Diaby will have to be content with a place on the bench.
