Oh, dear! You get a feeling that many Villa fans are thinking we're going backwards, and (particularly after yesterday's Cup performance and result) it looks very much like that. But of course ours was a much-changed side - for various reasons, notably injuries - while Swansea played a side close to their normal selection.
Villa's defence looked what it is - four players who have played little together in the formation designated, with Chester given a needed rest. On top of that the ageing Whelan in front of defence. If the Jedi had been available we may have done slightly better - even, maybe, with the Icelander in that slot.
But the team played in a manner that did not give confidence and leaving me with the genuine feeling that despite Hogan's previous scoring record, at Villa he's just not going to hack it. Bringing Kodjia on and then Lansbury lifted the team somewhat and I'd think both of those will appear in the next League match.
However, Villa have not only a depleted defence to be concerned about but also the genuine possibility that Abraham may up and leave for huge PL pay at Wolves for the rest of the season. Though this is not certain at the time of writing, it presents an atmosphere of some uncertainty and especially so with Kodjia not exactly hitting the scoring high spots this year and Davis getting himself back into match fitness. Hogan I've already rejected.
But! It's the January 'window' and there's always the possibility we could be strengthened by new players. Three weeks are still left for us to be uplifted by momentous signings. I wish!
UTV
Villa's defence looked what it is - four players who have played little together in the formation designated, with Chester given a needed rest. On top of that the ageing Whelan in front of defence. If the Jedi had been available we may have done slightly better - even, maybe, with the Icelander in that slot.
But the team played in a manner that did not give confidence and leaving me with the genuine feeling that despite Hogan's previous scoring record, at Villa he's just not going to hack it. Bringing Kodjia on and then Lansbury lifted the team somewhat and I'd think both of those will appear in the next League match.
However, Villa have not only a depleted defence to be concerned about but also the genuine possibility that Abraham may up and leave for huge PL pay at Wolves for the rest of the season. Though this is not certain at the time of writing, it presents an atmosphere of some uncertainty and especially so with Kodjia not exactly hitting the scoring high spots this year and Davis getting himself back into match fitness. Hogan I've already rejected.
But! It's the January 'window' and there's always the possibility we could be strengthened by new players. Three weeks are still left for us to be uplifted by momentous signings. I wish!
UTV
No comments:
Post a Comment