Aston Villa predicted XI vs Sevilla: Alysson gets the nod as Unai Emery makes five changes
Alysson could start for Aston Villa in their friendly with Sevilla on Friday evening.
Unai Emery will be without many key starters as a result of the international break, meaning fringe players have the chance to impress.
The boss could make up to five changes to the side that beat Tottenham 3-2 last time out in the Premier League.
The young Brazilian winger could be called upon in the place of John McGinn, who is away with Scotland.
The 20-year-old has featured four times in the current league campaign for a total of 87 minutes, with no starts in those matches.
However, he could have an opportunity for the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan clash.
Who could start in Aston Villa vs Sevilla?
Marco Bizot is expected to be handed an opportunity in goal, with Zion Suzuki away with Japan.
Emery is predicted to stick with a similar backline to the Tottenham clash, with Victor Lindelof and Tyrone Mings remaining at centre-back, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka still in the side.
However, the latter, who made six defensive contributions in that game, might be shifted to left-back to make up for Matteo Ruggeri's absence, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis on the right-hand side of defence.
In midfield, Boubacar Kamara is expected to start alongside Ross Barkley who may replace Joao Gomes, with Johan Manzambi continuing in a more advanced role.
The Swiss ace scored his first Villans goal and assist against Spurs and completed 89 per cent of his passes.
Alysson, who is a fringe player is predicted to get the nod on the right, with Emi Buendia still on the opposite side.
Finally, Tammy Abraham might get a chance to show what he can do up front, with Brian Madjo just returning from injury and Nicolas Jackson on international duty with Senegal.
What has Emery said about Alysson previously?
Emery has previously acknowledged the talent that Alysson possesses.
Speaking in February 2026 after the 3-1 FA Cup loss to Newcastle, the Spanish manager said: "He has qualities or skills like, more or less, Leon Bailey - left foot playing in the right side, and he has a huge potential."
The former Brazil Under-16 international has scored once in the top-flight this season, a strike against Nottingham Forest in a 2-1 loss.
He is averaging 0.3 shots and 12.5 touches per game, and needs to show his manager that he can more influ
He could start in the friendly with the La Liga side.
Aston Villa predicted XI vs Sevilla: Bizot; Harwood-Bellis, Lindelof, Mings, Wan-Bissaka; Kamara, Barkley, Manzambi; Alysson, Abraham, Buendia