Champions League 2024-2025: Aston Villa-Juventus, the likely lineups

Aston Villa-Juventus, the probable formations

Aston Villa and Juventus will face each other on the fifth day of the Champions League. Kickoff at Villa Park at 9 p.m. The English will try to redeem the defeat of the last round against Club Bruges, while the Bianconeri will try to savor again the three points that have been missing in Europe for two rounds.

Emery is expected to deploy Watkins as center forward, with Rogers, Ramsey and Bailey as trequartists. In the midfield, space for McGinn and Tielemans. In defense, the central pair consisting of Diego Carlos and Konsa is confirmed.

Almost obligatory choices, however, for Thiago Motta. In attack, given the absences of Vlahovic and Milik, it will be Weah’s turn as central point, who will be supported by Conceicao, Koopmeiners and Yildiz.

In midfield there will be Thuram and Locatelli, with Fagioli ready to take over in the second half.

Probable lineups

ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Konsa, Diego Carlos, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins. All. Emery.

JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Weah. All. Motta.