The official lineups have been announced for the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park. This match is crucial for both teams as they seek to improve their current standings in the league.
Aston Villa’s Starting XI
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, has made one notable change to their lineup. Ollie Watkins has been dropped from the starting XI. Donyell Malen, who previously played for Borussia Dortmund, takes his place after scoring twice in the recent Europa League victory against Young Boys.
The Aston Villa lineup is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Martinez
- Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne
- Midfielders: McGinn, Tielemans, Kamara
- Forwards: Rogers, Buendia, Malen
On the bench, Amadou Onana returns, along with other substitutes including Watkins, Bizot, Lindelof, Maatsen, Bogarde, Barclay, Sancho, and Guessand.
Wolves’ Starting XI
The Wolves lineup features:
- Goalkeeper: Johnstone
- Defenders: Tchatchoua, Agbadou, Mosquera, Toti
- Midfielders: Wolfe, Joao Gomes, Andre, Bellegarde
- Forwards: Strand Larsen, Arias
Marshall Munetsi and Tolu Arokodare are on the bench, along with substitutes Hugo Bueno, Santi Bueno, Hoever, Hwang, Mane, and Chirewa. Notably, Ladislav Krejci is absent due to an injury.
Match Importance
Both teams understand the significance of this match in their quest for league success. Aston Villa is coming off a recent win against Leeds, while Wolves are desperate for points as they search for their first victory this season.
