US EditionAston Villa Predicted Lineup v Spurs: Debut for New Signing as Emery Boldly Gives Nod to ‘Struggling’ Attacker
Unai Emery plans squad rotation to manage fitness and cover injuries, maintaining strong form as Aston Villa aim to advance in the FA Cup third round.
- Unai Emery plans to rotate Aston Villa's squad for the FA Cup third-round tie at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026, giving fringe players chances while resting key regulars.
- After a taxing Wednesday midweek game, Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash, and Ezri Konsa need rest or recovery due to fitness concerns.
- Emery could deploy Marco Bizot, Aston Villa backup goalkeeper, Pau Torres, Aston Villa centre-back, and Lamare Bogarde, Aston Villa midfielder, while Alysson and Donyell Malen may rotate in.
- Thomas Frank faces pressure as Tottenham Hotspur sees the FA Cup third round as their best chance to end an 18-year trophy drought, fielding near full strength against Aston Villa.
- Giving minutes to fringe players, Aston Villa enter the tie in strong form, winning 12 of their last 14 and aiming for silverware after a long gap, with Alysson poised for substitute minutes.
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