Aston Villa defeated Lille on penalties, advancing to the Europa League semi-finals. On Sunday, they will face Bournemouth in the Premier League. It will be a critical game as they continue to compete for a Champions League spot.
The Villans are fourth in the domestic points table, with 63 points after 33 rounds of play. Tottenham Hotspur are also closing the gap, with 60 points but a game advantage. As a result, Unai Emery’s team should not drop points, giving Spurs the lead in the race.
Last match hero Emi Martinez did what he does best! No wonder he will be in action once again between the sticks for Aston Villa. Matty Cash, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, is unlikely to start the game. In his absence, Ezri Konsa will most probably fill the right-back spot.
Konsa moving to a wider role means Diego Carlos should be walking into the XI to partner with Pau Torres in the middle. Moreno remains sidelined due to a calf injury and hence, Lucas Digne continues as the left full-back in the lineup.
Douglas Luiz will serve a two-match ban for collecting ten yellow cards in this term. Leon Bailey is the front-runner to come in his place to partner with Youri Tielemans in the midfield.
