Ollie Watkins returns to the starting line-up as Aston Villa visit the Red Bull Arena for their Champions League clash against RB Leipzig.
The Villains are currently ninth on ten points, but could enter the top eight tonight with a win against Marco Rose’s Leipzig, who have been struggling in Europe.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe German side have lost all five Champions League matches so far and are 36th.
Villa made a perfect start to their European season over the first three match days, but have earned just one point in their last two matches.
Against Juventus, Villa were controversially forced to settle for a point after Morgan Rogers’ last minute winner was ruled out.
Rose believes his Leipzig are ready to face Aston Villa as they “know what to expect” from the English side’s “very structured” approach.
He said: “Aston Villa operate based around pre-planned scenarios. That makes preparation simpler.”
Emery said his side can feel they are “close to the next round”. However, he insisted that beating Leipzig would be “very difficult” despite their poor run.
Matty Cash starts on the right wing as Leon Bailey has a small injury. Leipzig are currently nursing a lengthy injury list, with star midfielder Xavi Simons still out with an ankle injury.
Embed from Getty ImagesWritten by Isabelle Newnham
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