Bournemouth Vs Aston Villa lineups
Leander Dendoncker Starts for Aston Villa,Mauricio Pochettino has been able to make a surprising return to the Bournemouth squad, while Steven Gerrard has also returned to the side. In addition, John McGinn has also been able to join the club and be called upon as a skipper.
Leander Dendoncker starts for Aston Villa
Having failed to break into the Wolves squad on a regular basis, Steven Dendoncker is set to join Aston Villa on loan. The Belgian midfielder is a right-footed professional footballer and he is a 27-year-old from Passendale, Belgium. He was born on 15 April 1995.
Dendoncker has played for the Belgium national team. He also represented his country at the 2018 World Cup. He started his career with Anderlecht. He was a member of Belgium’s squad that finished third at the FIFA World Cup. He joined Anderlecht in 2009 and made over 170 appearances for the Belgian club.
Leander Dendoncker is a versatile player who can play in various positions. He can operate in the middle of the field, on the wing or as a centre-back.
Steven Gerrard makes a surprise return to the side
Despite their recent record, Aston Villa are only two points from safety. But the appointment of former Liverpool and England defender Steven Gerrard has the potential to take them to the Premier League summit.
The new Aston Villa manager hasn’t had much time to assess the squad he’s been handed. However, he will be tasked with rebuilding a mid-table team after five defeats in the Premier League, and a disastrous performance against Chelsea.
Although Gerrard hasn’t managed to win his first game as manager, he has made some changes to the side which should help the team stay in the top flight. Aston Villa have drawn 1-1 with Leeds, while their solitary victory came in the form of a 1-0 victory over Fulham.
Aston Villa’s recent run of four straight defeats has prompted Gerrard to make a number of changes to the side. It’s likely that he’ll make further changes, as he looks to build a solid foundation for next season.
Mauricio Pochettino is in goal for Bournemouth
Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of his 500th game as a manager when Tottenham host newly-promoted Aston Villa at White Hart Lane on Friday night. The Argentinian coach is expected to field a strong side, with a couple of injury concerns to contend with. However, it’s unclear whether Pochettino will make any changes from his starting XI for the game.
Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Chelsea at the weekend, bringing their record to a fifth defeat in six matches. They’ve also failed to beat the Cherries in the league, having lost seven of the last eight matches against them. This bleak record has raised concerns for the Villa boss.
Aston Villa are now in 15th place in the table, and have failed to win any of their last five Premier League games. Aston Villa were unable to defend against settled attacks, and they showed plenty of fundamental errors when defending deeper. They were vulnerable to the ball getting past three defenders in the front line.
John McGinn has joined the club as skipper
Previously a youth player with St Mirren, John McGinn has represented Scotland at under-19 and under-21 level. He has also won major honours with Aston Villa.
Despite a sluggish start to the season, the former Hibernian midfielder has been a fan favourite at Villa Park. He scored the goal that helped Aston Villa secure promotion back to the Premier League last season. He is now set to be the club’s new captain.
Gerrard has praised the attitude of McGinn and his preparation for the role. He has also praised the ability of the new captain.
The former Rangers manager has stated that he will continue to support McGinn, despite the recent sacking. Steven Gerrard has made a decision that could divide the dressing room. He has axed Tyrone Mings and replaced him with Aston Villa’s former captain, John McGinn.
Match preview
Despite the fact that Bournemouth and Aston Villa are both in the relegation battle, the teams are separated by just two points and could face each other in the next round of the Premier League. AFC Bournemouth have won three of their last four matches against Aston Villa. They will be looking to keep the side at arm’s length, while also playing through Villa’s press.
Aston Villa are coming off a 2-2 draw at home to Everton in the EFL Cup, while their wait for their first away win may continue until the new year. The Villa players are used to a technical game after Graham Potter’s reign. They are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, while the midfield is likely to be led by Boubacar Kamara.
