When Aston Villa gets ready to play Ipswich Town on Sunday, September 29, they’ll be eager to continue their winning streak.
The Villans have now won five straight games, their most recent victory coming via a tough 2-1 victory against Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.
After implementing a number of changes, Unai Emery brought in Emi Buendia and Jhon Duran from the beginning, who both scored to assist the team win. Now that most of his main players have been rested, the Spaniard may try to go back to the starting lineup that defeated Wolves 3-1.
Joe Gauci, who began in the midweek victory despite recording four saves that evening, is probably going to be replaced by Emi Martinez against the recently promoted Tractor Boys [FotMob].Against the recently promoted Tractor Boys [FotMob], Joe Gauci, who started in the midweek triumph despite posting four saves that evening, will most likely be replaced by Emi Martinez.
After a lacklustre showing against the League One team, young duo Lamare Bogarde and Sil Swinkels are expected to make a comeback as centre backs, replacing Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres. After losing a duel in four attempts the previous outing, Lucas Digne may be brought in to take Ian Maatsen’s place at left back.
Amadou Onana is anticipated to stay in the starting lineup following his 85% pass accuracy percentage against Wycombe. He might start next to Youri Tielemans, another goal scorer in the Champions League.
Ollie Watkins to start ahead of Jhon Duran for Aston Villa v Ipswich
In addition, Leon Bailey made his debut against the Chairboys and finished with the most dribbles of the game—two [FotMob]. Even after regaining full fitness, he was able to hold onto his position against Ipswich. Despite a strong showing, Jacob Ramsey might replace rookie Kadan Young on the other side.
Buendia came back with a goal and an 85% pass completion rate, but he was unable to finish a dribble in two attempts. After producing three chances against Wolves in Villa’s most recent Premier League match, Morgan Rogers might start again.
Ollie Watkins, up top, may make a comeback after missing the team’s game at Adams Park. Duran scored his first goal in the cup after dubifully winning a penalty kick. Watkins should definitely start again, and Duran should stick to his strengths of starting off the bench and making an impact as a substitute. Despite having an 81% pass accuracy rate, he only managed to miss one significant opportunity out of five attempts.