What? This one is actually on tv? Madness. 

We should have Lukaku, CHO and Werner back from Covid isolation. I believe they all started that last Wednesday along with Chilwell. Havertz won't be cleared yet so hopefully we see:

 

Mendy

 

Chalobah

Silva

Rudiger

 

James

Jorginho 

Kovacic

Alonso

 

Mount

Lukaku

CHO

Given Villas game with Burnely was called off last Saturday with 2 hours to spare before kick off it is not certain this game goes ahead, and given it would only be 8 days after that match was supposed to happen if it does go ahead Gerrard may be missing a few players.

Could see them play an Everton esc side if so.

Mendy

 

Chalobah

Silva

Rudiger

 

James 

Kante

Jorginho

Kovacic

Alonso

 

Mount

Pulisc

 

40 minutes ago, The Don Antonio said:

Mendy

 

Chalobah

Silva

Rudiger

 

James 

Kante

Jorginho

Kovacic

Alonso

 

Mount

Pulisc

 

Good grief what a scary thought against a low block...no shots on target bar long range Rudiger drivers lol

This and Brighton and big ones, we need maximum points or forget being in the title race. We can hope City and Pool drop points but that seems a fools hope. We need to lose no further ground then beat them both in January.

 

Steven Gerrard is "hopeful" the game will go ahead, although he has said they will need a couple of players to recover and be lucky, and it will go as close to the Burnley cancelation as to whether they can play or not.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/12502033/steven-gerrard-aston-villa-boss-says-daily-changes-to-covid-situation-at-club-are-tough

 

Basically if they can play, they will be missing a lot of players a likely won't be able to have a full 7 on the bench unless drafting in youth team players.

 

Edited December 23, 20214 yr by axman2526

Assuming a few players are back for us this is what I would go with 

 

mendy 

azbi silva rudiger 

james kante jorginho alonso 

mount lukaku  pulisic

Has Havertz had Covid twice? 

1 hour ago, ozboy said:

Has Havertz had Covid twice? 

Well, he is German, they do things thoroughly.

Christensen, Lukaku and CHO back in training, Under 23s staying with first team squad for now:

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2021/12/23/22851723/andreas-christensen-callum-hudson-odoi-romelu-lukaku-return-chelsea-training-aston-villa-match

AC, Rom and Cal expected to be available for Villa so long as no further set backs are had, probably all 3 will start of so imo, given Silva and maybe Mason a break.

1 hour ago, axman2526 said:

Christensen, Lukaku and CHO back in training, Under 23s staying with first team squad for now:

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2021/12/23/22851723/andreas-christensen-callum-hudson-odoi-romelu-lukaku-return-chelsea-training-aston-villa-match

AC, Rom and Cal expected to be available for Villa so long as no further set backs are had, probably all 3 will start of so imo, given Silva and maybe Mason a break.

Silva just had a break. 

I’d like to get Werner back. Feel the team is at its best when he is moving defence round.  But really it’s time for lukaku to step up.  

20 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Given Villas game with Burnely was called off last Saturday with 2 hours to spare before kick off it is not certain this game goes ahead, and given it would only be 8 days after that match was supposed to happen if it does go ahead Gerrard may be missing a few players.

Could see them play an Everton esc side if so.

Rules have changed and people testing positive can stop self-isolation after 7 days if they test negative with a lateral flow test on the 6th and 7th day. So I guess that helps Villa to get more players back and I see unlikely that they’ll postpone the game.

57 minutes ago, RMH said:

Rules have changed and people testing positive can stop self-isolation after 7 days if they test negative with a lateral flow test on the 6th and 7th day. So I guess that helps Villa to get more players back and I see unlikely that they’ll postpone the game.

Ah interesting. 

3 hours ago, Munkworth said:

Silva just had a break. 

He did, has played a lot of games over a short time though.

Are havertz and Werner available. I am so confused as to player status?

I’m going to this game. Managed to get tickets. 
 

 Lukaku and CHO are back

Now when the covid situation in our camp is getting better, this is a must win - by all means. That being said, I'm pretty certain we're going to get 3 points here. It's never going to be a walk in the park but I'm expecting a similar game to the league one at the Bridge... 

i hope vale will be on the bench, he can bring some energy and creativity if we sub him on  

Edited December 24, 20214 yr by azpi28

22 minutes ago, wizardous said:

Now when the covid situation in our camp is getting better, this is a must win - by all means. That being said, I'm pretty certain we're going to get 3 points here. It's never going to be a walk in the park but I'm expecting a similar game to the league one at the Bridge... 

Think we felt thar way when we saw how much stronger our line up was compared to Everton...

4 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Think we felt thar way when we saw how much stronger our line up was compared to Everton...

To be fair, we've probably underestimated Everton. Besides that, I've got a feeling we're back on track. Win the next three and it's game on.

This match is going to be the start of a long string of wins, bookmark me.

58 minutes ago, wizardous said:

To be fair, we've probably underestimated Everton. Besides that, I've got a feeling we're back on track. Win the next three and it's game on.

That would include beating Pool, who will still have Salah and Mane, at home.

50 minutes ago, Frankie8Lampard said:

This match is going to be the start of a long string of wins, bookmark me.

Would be nice if you are right but we won't be beating pool at home. Salah will make sure of that.

2 hours ago, axman2526 said:

That would include beating Pool, who will still have Salah and Mane, at home.

Would be nice if you are right but we won't be beating pool at home. Salah will make sure of that.

Step by step. Too early to think about Liverpool. 

4 hours ago, axman2526 said:

That would include beating Pool, who will still have Salah and Mane, at home.

Would be nice if you are right but we won't be beating pool at home. Salah will make sure of that.

rüdiger should do a ramos move on him, part of his audition to go to real next summer  

Edited December 24, 20214 yr by azpi28