Cash Gets 8.5, Konsa With 8 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Derby Win Vs Leicester City | OneFootball

Aston Villa welcomed Leicester City at Villa Park earlier today as they focused on collecting all three points in front of their home fans. The Villans made a sloppy start to the game as they conceded the opening goal in the 14th minute when Harvey Barnes scored with a calm finish. However, Steven Gerrard’s men came up with a response just three minutes later as Ezri Konsa found the back of the net with a faint touch. Both sides fought tooth and nail and went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

It was Konsa who struck again for the West Midlands outfit in the 54th minute as he nodded the ball home from close range. The contest ended with the Villans securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the Midlands derby.

Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player performed during the match against the Foxes.

GK: Emiliano Martinez – 7/10

The Argentine keeper made a few solid saves to restrict the Foxes to just one goal during the 90 minutes.

RB: Matty Cash – 8.5/10

Cash won the ball back a few times inside his half and cleared his lines when needed. He also caused a lot of problems for the opposition in the final third.

CB: Ezri Konsa – 8/10

The English centre-back scored a goal in each half which ensured maximum points for the Villans. He also made some important clearances at the back.

CB: Tyrone Mings – 6.5/10

Mings made plenty of clearances on the defensive end of the field and was strong in the air.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa scores their sides second goal which is later disallowed for a foul on Kasper Schmeichel of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 05, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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LB: Ashley Young – 7/10

He was solid at the back and had a couple of promising moments in the Leicester half.

CM: John McGinn – 8/10

The Scottish talent made some solid tackles and created a few decent chances in the attacking end of the field. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Marvelous Nakamba – 7/10

Nakamba anchored the midfield with a lot of conviction but engineered one key chance going forward.

CM: Douglas Luiz – 6.5/10

He worked hard to make life difficult for the Foxes at the centre of the park.

RW: Emiliano Buendia – 7/10

The Argentine winger made a few clever runs with the ball and ended the game with an assist to his name.

ST: Ollie Watkins – 6.5/10

The English striker produced a tireless shift in the final third but didn’t get too many chances to score.

LW: Jacob Ramsey – 6.5/10

Ramsey had a few lively moments in the opponent’s half and tried to be creative with the ball at his feet.

Substitutes:

CM: Morgan Sanson – 6/10

He offered very little after coming off the bench.

CM: Carney Chukwuemeka – 6/10

Chukwuemeka had a couple of bright moments in the Foxes half.

CB: Axel Tuanzebe – N/A

He didn’t get enough minutes to warrant a rating.