Aston Villa aims for a Champions League victory against Juventus despite recent struggles and a six-game winless streak.
Birmingham: Aston Villa is set to play against Juventus in the Champions League. They hope to create another exciting moment for their fans, even though their recent performance has not been great.
Villa started their Champions League journey well, winning against Young Boys, Bologna, and even beating Bayern Munich 1-0 at home. Now, they aim to defeat another big team like Juventus.
However, Villa needs to break a six-game winless streak. Their last match ended in a 1-0 loss to Club Brugge in the Champions League. Coach Unai Emery mentioned that Juventus, currently sixth in Serie A, are the favorites for this match.
Emery expressed excitement about facing Juventus at Villa Park. He acknowledged their experience and skill, saying they are a strong team with many talented players. He believes they are likely to reach the top eight in the competition.
In the latest updates, Aston Villa will kick off against Juventus at 8 PM. Villa has won three out of four matches and is aiming for a spot in the last eight. However, they have not won in their last six games.
Juventus is just two points behind Villa, having won two out of four matches. Unfortunately, Villa will miss Douglas Luiz due to injury.
For the match, Villa made three changes to the team that drew with Crystal Palace. Boubacar Kamara, Matty Cash, and Lucas Digne return to the starting lineup, while Ross Barkley goes to the bench. John Duran, who impressed against Bayern, will also start on the bench.
Juventus has been training hard for the match. Coach Thiago Motta emphasized the need for solid defense against Villa, who are dangerous on the counterattack. He wants his team to stay compact and use the ball wisely.
Emery also shared a message for Villa fans, expressing happiness about being in the Champions League. He wants everyone to enjoy the match and hopes for a competitive spirit from his players.
Juventus has some injury concerns. Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal are out long-term. Douglas Costa is likely to miss the game, and Dusan Vlahovic’s participation is uncertain. Other players may step in to fill the gaps.
Aston Villa is also dealing with injuries. Amadou Onana and Ezri Konsa are doubts for the match. However, Kamara and Jacob Ramsey are recovering. Cash and Digne could start, while Barkley may play if Onana is unavailable.
The match between Aston Villa and Juventus is scheduled for 8 PM GMT on Wednesday, November 27, at Villa Park in Birmingham. Fans can watch it live on TNT Sports 2, starting at 7 PM GMT.