Aston Villa Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2025/26

Yeah you wouldn’t expect too many games to be finalised and won over in the first leg (all away from home) so largely speaking it’s 18 cup finals, starting tonight.

Not a hope this squad could have added 4 more actual cup games into that schedule so Bizot’s craziness probably will end up being beneficial

Ollie starting tonight anyway, I’m hoping there will be a bit more space from Wolves for him to operate in. Digne starting so we won’t be stretching them by pushing behind the back line. Expect us to play the same style as the last few games so it’s going to be how well we move the ball can we get a bit of pace into it. Pau starts so I guess Digne gives a bit more protection there.

Yeah, but Pau and Sancho start, so at least Bailey isn't on, and we've a defender that can pick out a pass (no offense to Mings, he's been solid)

Alysson back on bench as well

Looks like he is managing minutes, with Chelsea in mind, if it was a Cup Final, Digne, Bundeia, Watkins wouldn't be starting. Sports science doesn't apply to Rogers, he is some machine, I can't remember a game he hasn't started bar some dud Europa game and in that he was probably brought on. Aside from being a huge talent, he is always fit, he has some price tag now.

Wolves are so open at times, and look like they couldn't afford studs either, and we're creating chances.

But just, as usual these days, no real killer touch or finish

Miserable weather though

We've Just forgotten how to score, its start of the season all over again

Should be able to get 2 in the 2nd half, they look very poor and aren’t defending really deep. I can’t say I think it’s going to happen. Maybe Maatsen to run in behind and stretch them a bit, or Alysson.

Wheels coming right off here

And no sign of response or reaction from the players...

Buendia was fecked, limping and on a yellow, and we need a goal. Who's the alternative from the bench? Allyson?