Douglas Luiz Is Suspended | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth | OneFootball

Aston Villa overpowered Lille in the penalties to advance to the semi-final stage of the Europa League. Their next challenge lies against Bournemouth on Sunday in the Premier League. It will be a crucial game as they continue to fight for the Champions League berth.

The Villans are fourth in the domestic points table with 63 points in their bag after 33 rounds of play. Tottenham Hotspur are also marching close to them as they have 60 points but with a game advantage. Hence, Unai Emery’s side shouldn’t drop points and give Spurs a lead in the race.

4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

Last match hero Emi Martinez did what he does best! No wonder he will be in action once again between the sticks for Aston Villa. Matty Cash, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, is unlikely to start the game. In his absence, Ezri Konsa will most probably fill the right-back spot.

Konsa moving to a wider role means Diego Carlos should be walking into the XI to partner with Pau Torres in the middle. Moreno remains sidelined due to a calf injury and hence, Lucas Digne continues as the left full-back in the lineup.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 03: Diego Carlos of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Midfield

Douglas Luiz will serve a two-match ban for collecting ten yellow cards in this term. Leon Bailey is the front-runner to come in his place to partner with Youri Tielemans in the midfield.

John McGinn and Morgan Rogers will operate on the wide areas to create goal-scoring opportunities.

Attack

Moussa Diaby gets retained as the attacking midfield in the team. He failed to leave an impact in the previous game and would be desperate to do better on Sunday. No change in the striker as Ollie Watkins will be picked without a second thought.

Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendía (both ACL) and Jacob Ramsey (toe) are confirmed miss for the Villans.

4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth