Unai Emery axes 12 g/a star, Tammy Abraham returns -Aston Villa predicted XI vs Brighton
Aston Villa are preparing to face Brighton on Wednesday.
Villa will play host to Brighton in the Premier League as they look to end their two-game losing run at Villa Park.
The Villans have been unusually poor in B6 recently, as Villa have lost to both Brentford and Everton in consecutive Midlands outings.
The claret and blue outfit didn’t look much better as Villa could only manage a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth last time around.
Unai Emery will hope to change his side’s recent form as they welcome Fabian Hurzeler’s side after their defeat to Crystal Palace at the Amex.
Ian Maatsen could replace Lucas Digne vs Brighton
Evann Guessand grabbed an assist for Crystal Palace against the Seagulls, proving that they are there to be gotten at.
Villa will first have to concentrate on keeping the ball out of the net, so they will need Emi Martinez to be on great form once again.
The Argentina international made seven saves at the Vitality and ultimately earned his side a point, so he is bound to start again.
He could be joined by a much-changed back four as Matty Cash and Ezri Konsa could be the only two to keep their place at Villa Park.
That could see Tyrone Mings and Lucas Digne lose their places to Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen after losing out on a combined 10 duels against the Cherries.
Ahead of the back four, Douglas Luiz and Amadou Onana could keep their places in the starting XI, with the latter contributing to 17 defensive actions last time out.
Tammy Abraham could start for Aston Villa
The B6 outfit only managed four shots on target across 90 minutes against Bournemouth and could do with some alterations going forward.
That could see Emi Buendia drop to the bench, despite having contributed to 12 goals this season, to be replaced by the direct nature of Leon Bailey.
The Jamaica international struggled off the bench against the Cherries, but could do better in front of the Villa Park crowd.
He could come in to join Morgan Rogers and Jadon Sancho after they combined for the opening goal, but may not be looking towards Ollie Watkins.
Tammy Abraham could start in the Midlands once again, especially after his striker teammate won just 14 per cent of duels in his last outing.
That would certainly energise Villa Park in the hope of securing a hugely important three points under the lights.