Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

Both #AVFC full-backs could miss a potential semi-final if they get booked tonight. An issue for Matty Cash, possibly, after Jonathan Rowe's performance last week but also Lucas Digne, who plays a third game inside seven days ahead of Ian Maatsen. Seems to have edged ahead again.

2026-04-16 16:51:00.000Z

John Townley

Unai Emery has named the same #AVFC starting XI that played against Bologna in Italy last week. Emi Martinez is fit enough to return to the team, while Jadon Sancho is named on the bench. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-3378

2026-04-16 16:51:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne; Tielemans, Onana; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins Three changes from Forest but same XI as first leg. Konsa returns. Buendia and Martinez back in. Emery sticks with strongest midfield axis in Onana & Tielemans for third straight game

2026-04-16 16:46:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Last week, #AVFC identified corners as a way to exploit Bologna, which they felt they were weak from. Two goals later, Villa were right. In open play, Villa should be sharper than in the 1st half and therefore have opportunities to cut through a team who leave space centrally

2026-04-16 16:34:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC can make it nine straight wins in Europe tonight. But Emery, typically, says he must "kick out any sign of complacency." "It won't be a walk in the park. The result we achieved in Italy, as good as it can be seen, is not enough. We must play hard for the semi-finals."

2026-04-16 14:46:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

Oliver Glasner confirms that Evann Guessand will miss at least 3-4 weeks due to injury @skysports #AVFC #CPFC

2026-04-16 14:38:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on James Trafford as they contemplate listening to offers for Emi Martínez this summer. @TomCollomosse #AVFC #MCFC

2026-04-16 11:14:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

Harry Wilson is poised to leave Fulham at the end of the season as a free agent. Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Everton are the three clubs competing to sign the 29-year-old Wales international. @SimonJones_DM #AVFC #CPFX #EFC

2026-04-16 08:15:00.000Z

John Townley

Vincenzo Italiano: "There's a gap between us - the first game finished 3-1. I don’t know why, but it did. You need to be clinical, and if you play well, you can pull off a sporting miracle. If we all play like John [Rowe] did last week, then we can put them in trouble." #AVFC

2026-04-15 18:33:00.000Z

John Townley

Jonathan Rowe: "I know a couple of the [Villa] boys, but they haven't told me what their starting team will be tomorrow! Regardless, their whole squad is strong. We know we're in a fight. The atmosphere will be crazy. We have to come with our A game and see what happens." #AVFC

2026-04-15 18:28:00.000Z