da bet7k： Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back from their 3-1 loss against Southampton when they face another relegation contender in Norwich City.
da leao： Dean Smith’s men go into this game on the back of some concerning form, as they have taken just one point from their last five games.
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It can be suggested that this form has turned their match against the Canaries into a must-win, as it could potentially take them out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
With that in mind, FFC has predicted the starting XI that Smith could put out to win the game. We’re tipping the Villans to make two changes.
Tom Heaton has started 17 league games this season, with his position in the team being certain unless he sustains an injury or suspension.
Frederic Guilbert and Matt Targett are put down to keep their place in the team following the Southampton defeat, with the former set to have a key battle against Todd Cantwell.
Kortney Hause also stays in the lineup despite the heavy loss, having made one tackle, one interception and won nine aerial duels during that match.
Smith may be tempted to take out Bjorn Engles though, as after the game he expressed his frustration:
“We lost John McGinn after five minutes and then we concede a soft goal when Bjorn Engels gets done by Shane Long.” Ezri Konsa would be the natural replacement for the Belgian, therefore.
It is pretty difficult to see Marvelous Nakamba taking Douglas Luiz’s spot in midfield, as the Zimbabwe international presented Danny Ings with Southampton’s final goal of the game, so the 21-year-old keeps his place, with Conor Hourihane also staying in the team.
Fans have been calling for Jack Grealish to be put back in midfield rather than being played on the left, with that now being a possibility. John McGinn will be a big loss in the middle following his ankle fracture, so Smith may be tempted to put the club’s talisman in his position.
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This move would open up space for both Trezeguet and Anwar El Ghazi to be featured in the starting lineup, with the pair having four and seven goal contributions this season respectively.
Wesley ended his drought in all competitions against Liverpool, but he is still without a goal or assist in any of his last ten Premier League games. He should still be given a starting place ahead of Jonathan Kodjia, which also brings the chance to end that run.
In other news, Smith was blasted after Villa’s loss against Southampton.