Aston Villa Faces Leeds United: Team News and Updates

Aston Villa Faces Leeds United: Team News and Updates

Leeds United is set to compete against Aston Villa in a Premier League match at Villa Park today. The game kicks off at 3 PM. Head coach Daniel Farke has opted for several changes after Leeds’ recent FA Cup victory over Birmingham City.

Leeds United’s Squad Updates

Key changes have been made to the Leeds squad for the match against Aston Villa. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow returns to defend the goal, supported by a defensive line-up featuring:

  • James Justin
  • Joe Rodon
  • Pascal Struijk

Struijk’s inclusion is notable as he returns from injury. The flanks will be bolstered by Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson. The midfield showcases skipper Ethan Ampadu alongside Bulgarian international Ilia Gruev, Anton Stach, and Brenden Aaronson. Dominating the forward line is Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Substitutes for Leeds

The bench includes goalkeeper Lucas Perri and players such as:

  • Daniel James
  • Sean Longstaff
  • Joël Piroe
  • Lukas Nmecha
  • Jaka Bijol
  • Ao Tanaka
  • Sebastiaan Bornauw
  • Willy Gnonto

Aston Villa’s Line-up

Aston Villa will field their own strong team, featuring goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The defensive set-up includes:

  • Matty Cash
  • Tyrone Mings (C)
  • Ezri Konsa

In addition, key players like Emiliano Buendía, Ollie Watkins, and Douglas Luiz will be crucial for Villa. Their substitutes include goalkeeper Tom Wright and several notable players such as:

  • Victor Lindelöf
  • Ross Barkley
  • Lucas Digne
  • Eric García
  • Tammy Abraham
  • Jadon Sancho
  • Hayden Bogardge

As the teams prepare for this exciting matchup, fans are eager to see how the changes will influence the game. Both sides have shown promise, making it a highly anticipated encounter in the Premier League season.