Aston Villa predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest: Aaron Wan-Bissaka out as Joao Gomes replacement named

Aston Villa are preparing to host Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with changes to be expected.

Villa Park is awaiting a rare Saturday 3pm kick-off just four days after the Champions League campaign got underway.

The Villans bagged their first win of the season away to Club Brugge to kickstart the league phase with three points.

Goals from John McGinn, Emi Buendia and Nicolas Jackson made the difference as the away side saw out a 3-2 win.

The focus is now the Premier League as Oliver Glasner's side make the trip across the Midlands to B6.

There will be questions as to how Villa will fare against Forest as we assess how they could line-up.

Will Aaron Wan-Bissaka start again for Aston Villa?

With the claret and blue outfit finally on the winning trail, too many changes may be seen as a risk.

That will likely see Zion Suzuki keep his place in the side after making five saves and completing five long balls away in Belgium.

The Japan international could be joined once again by Victor Lindelof and Pau Torres in the heart of defence.

With the Spaniard picking up two assists and winning 100 per cent of his attempted duels, he will be keen to maintain that level of form.

Ian Maatsen could feature from the start again after his seven defensive actions in Brugge, while there will be questions about Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

He gave away a penalty in the Champions League after replacing Matty Cash due to injury.

If the Poland international is fit to return, he could come straight back in against his former side.

Boubacar Kamara could remain just ahead of the back four yet again with his seven duel wins in mid-week making a positive impression.

The only blow for the Frenchman is that he's set to be joined by a different midfield partner.

Who will replace Joao Gomes vs Nottingham Forest?

Unai Emery will be forced into one change in B6 as Joao Gomes will be absent due to suspension.

That is certainly a blow after he put up 11 defensive contributions and eight duel wins while also completing 100 per cent of his dribbles in Belgium.

There will be a question over who will come in, and it could well be Ross Barkley after his 22 minute cameo and 18 touches against Club Brugge.

The Englishman could be joined by Buendia slightly ahead of him after grabbing a goal on Tuesday.

McGinn will be hopeful of another start, while George Hemmings could be given the nod once again.

The teenager covered the most distance on the pitch at Jan Breydelstadion, created one chance and took four shots as he continues to grow into his role on the left.

They could all be working in tandem with Jackson if he is given yet another start.

The 25-year-old scored his first claret and blue goal in mid-week and even created three chances for his teammates.

If Villa are going to get past Nottingham Forest, they'll need the summer signing to be on that sort of form.

Aston Villa predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest: Suzuki, Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen, Kamara, Barkley, Buendia, McGinn, Hemmings, Jackson