Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-4-2
Missing Players
Aston Villa
Bolton
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Carlos Cuellar | Out | |
Eric Lichaj | Out | |
Emile Heskey | Out | |
Stephen Warnock | Doubtful | |
Darren Bent | Doubtful | |
Stiliyan Petrov | Doubtful | |
Ciaran Clark | Doubtful | |
Jermaine Jenas | Doubtful |
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Tyrone Mears | Out | |
Lee Chung-Yong | Out | |
Sam Ricketts | Out | |
Sean Davis | Out | |
Marcos Alonso | Out | |
Ivan Klasnic | Out | |
Stuart Holden | Doubtful | |
Ricardo Gardner | Doubtful |
Team News
Aston Villa
Bolton
- The likes of Darren Bent (groin) and Stiliyan Petrov (ankle) were both withdrawn against Newcastle while Stephen Warnock played through the pain barrier with a hip injury so all are likely to be rested.
- The trio join the likes of Carlos Cuellar, Eric Lichaj and Emile Heskey on the sidelines, while Ciaran Clark and Jermaine Jenas were both not fit enough to make the bench on the weekend, leaving Alex McLeish with an early season injury crisis.
- The Scot is still likely to make some changes with fringe players such as Marc Albrighton and Stephen Ireland potentially in line for a start, while Chris Herd and Nathan Baker could come in for the senior full-backs.
- Injuries may enforce the inclusion of the likes of Dunne and Collins at the back and in from Agbonlahor upfront, though Shay Given is likely to be rested in goal with Brad Guzan available.
- Bolton will take 3 former Villa players to Villa Park and the likes of Zat Knight, Gary Cahill and Nigel Reo-Coker could all start, with the latter making his first appearance against the club since his summer departure.
- Stuart Holden may well make his comeback after breaking his leg earlier in the year and his return will be a huge boost to Owen Coyle's side.
- The likes of Mark Davies, Muamba and Pratley will all be vying for a central midfield berth with the aforementioned Reo-Coker and Holden.
- Tuncay should move to his more natural position upfront due to suspension to striker Ivan Klasnic with Chris Eagles potentially returning on the right wing, with David N'Gog and Gael Kakuta also available in their respective positions.
reckon villa will win this 3-1. mcleish will get them up for it
Come on Villa! Look out for Gary Gardner if he gets playing time. Fantastic prospect