Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in FA Cup.
Missing Players
Aston Villa
Leicester
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Libor Kozák | Out | |
Philippe Senderos | Out |
Player | Reason | Status |
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Kasper Schmeichel | Out | |
Chris Wood | Out | |
Matt Upson | Doubtful |
Team News
Aston Villa
Leicester
- Aston Villa parted ways with Paul Lambert on Wednesday after another defeat, this time against Hull, meant that they had won just 2 of their last 21 Premier League matches under the Scot.
- Assuming no new manager is appointed before the weekend the pairing of Scott and Andy Marshall will pick the side and may make some changes.
- Captain Ron Vlaar should be close to full fitness and could return at the back in place of Okore or Clark, while Christian Benteke is also likely to be back in the starting XI.
- Nigel Pearson will have been pleased with the way his side played at Arsenal but is unlikely to stick with a formation that saw them field five at the back at the Emirates.
- January singing Andrej Kramaric opened his account for the club in midweek and could be partnered up front by the man who he replaced as the club's record signing Leonardo Ulloa.
- Ben Hamer may replace Mark Schwarzer in goal after an error from the Australian proved costly last time out.