Aston Villa are preparing to host table-toppers Liverpool at home in the Premier League this week. The former side has shown good signs in recent games and poses a threat for the Reds. With the support of the home crowd, the Villans can surprise the opponents.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Talking Tactics
Unai Emery is likely to name a 4-2-3-1 formation to take on the opposition. He will ask his men to defend altogether as the Reds are dangerous in creating opportunities. However, they can build attacks on counters.
Arne Slot is also expected to go after a 4-2-3-1 lineup to put more numbers up front. While his side can be dangerous from wide areas, they need to work hard in the midfield. Moreover, leaving too much space behind could backfire at some stage.
Aston Villa
Pau Torres (ankle), Ross Barkley (calf), Ezri Konsa (unspecified), Amadou Onana (thigh) and Matty Cash (unspecified) are not available. Moreover, Boubacar Kamara and Leon Bailey are also uncertain.
Aston Villa Predicted XI
Martinez; Garcia, Mings, Disasi, Digne; Tielemans, McGinn; Ramsey, Rogers, Rashford; Watkins
Liverpool
Tyler Morton (shoulder) and Joe Gomez (hamstring) are absent due to injuries.
Liverpool Predicted XI
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Nunez
Key Men
Aston Villa
John McGinn can turn out to be a critical performer in the middle of the park while in-form Ollie Watkins will surely be a massive threat for the opposition.
Liverpool
Alexis Mac Allister has been delivering good displays for Arne Slot’s side and can be a difference-maker yet again. On the attacking front, Mohamed Salah continues to be a dangerous man.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Streaming Links
