Jacob Tanswell
#AVFC XI: Martinez; Bogarde, Konsa, Pau, Digne; Onana, Douglas Luiz; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins Four changes from Chelsea loss. Martinez returns to the place where he stole the show two years ago. Bogarde comes in for Cash at RB, with Pau, Digne and Sancho also in.
2026-03-12 16:31:00.000Z
John Townley
#AVFC starting XI vs Lille: Martinez; Bogarde, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Luiz; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Wright, Mings, Lindelof, Maatsen, Garcia, McGinn, Elliott, Bailey, Abraham.
#AVFC are back in Lille. But Emery will hope it’s not as turbulent or dramatic - it probably cannot or should not be. Villa have tried to reset since Chelsea & rediscover their strengths. A good footing before 2nd leg is a priority so, as Emery says, they can “recover confidence”
2026-03-12 15:59:00.000Z
Aston Villa are looking to take a result back to Birmingham tonight as they return to Lille two years after winning here on penalties. Emi Martinez can look forward to a warm reception. Big game - Villa need to turn up and put in a performance. 🇫🇷 #AVFC
2026-03-12 15:52:00.000Z
AVFC The Religion
Aston Villa hold an interest in 23-year old Parma midfielder, Mandela Keita. @TuttoMercatoWeb #AVFC
2026-03-12 13:14:00.000Z
Juventus have asked info for Aston Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who could leave Villa in the summer transfer window. @NicoSchira #AVFC
2026-03-12 10:15:00.000Z
Morgan Rogers is excited to have John McGinn back in the group, saying: "He puts a smile on people's faces. He plays with that smile, wears the badge on his sleeve, and brings a lot to our team." #AVFC
2026-03-12 09:30:00.000Z
Unai Emery says Emi Martinez and his #AVFC teammates must keep their emotions in check when they face Lille's crowd tomorrow night. "The Lille fans will push our players in different ways. We need to focus on the game and control our emotions together." https://www.birminghammai
2026-03-11 18:50:00.000Z
Morgan Rogers admits #AVFC have struggled without John McGinn, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. "The jokes! He's the funniest person in the room - that's one thing we've missed. He's our leader, and he leads by example." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football
2026-03-11 18:30:00.000Z
Matty Cash not quite shaken off the calf issue suffered against Chelsea, so will miss first leg against Lille. 28yo had hoped to be fit but struggled to train this week - hopefully improves over the next few days before #AVFC assess if he will be fit for Man United.
2026-03-11 18:20:00.000Z