Bournemouth and Aston Villa, the two Premier League teams, meet in their next round of EFL Cup fixtures on Wednesday at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 28th October.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth is expected to heavily rotate their starting lineup for tonight’s Carabao Cup tie following their massive weekend victory over Manchester United.
Manager Marco Rose will rest several key figures while navigating a few definitive squad absences. Midfielder Alex Tóth is ruled out for several weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in European competition, while Alex Scott and Julián Araujo both remain sidelined with lingering muscle issues.
On a positive note, Junior Kroupi recently made his return from a foot injury off the bench over the weekend; however, Rose has explicitly confirmed that the forward will not start tonight in order to safely manage his match minutes.
Consequently, squad rotation will be heavily utilised, opening the door for fringe players and depth options. Figures like Michele Di Gregorio, Bafode Diakite, Julio Soler, Ryan Christie, and Ben Doak are all heavily anticipated to step into the starting XI.
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is similarly prepared to lean deep into his squad depth after their demanding weekend win over Manchester City.
The Villans are currently dealing with some long-term defensive and midfield absentees. Midfielder Amadou Onana remains a major long-term absentee with a severe knee injury, while fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka is out until mid-November due to a hamstring problem.
Additionally, Matteo Ruggeri is completely unavailable for selection due to a thigh injury. While Modou Kéba Cissé is closing in on a return from a groin issue, tonight’s cup fixture will likely come too soon for him to feature in the starting lineup.
To manage fatigue, star striker Nicolas Jackson is expected to be rested. This allows winter additions and fringe players like Leon Goretzka, Ross Barkley, Emi Buendía, and young forward Brian Madjo an opportunity to earn crucial starts.
Form
Bournemouth
Bournemouth enters this fixture in superb form under head coach Marco Rose, riding a four-game winning streak across all competitions. The Cherries have completely turned around a mixed start to their campaign. Most recently, they secured a resounding 3-0 Premier League victory away at Manchester United, following a comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland. In their Carabao Cup opener last month, Bournemouth advanced in style by crushing Lincoln City 4-0.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa travels to the Vitality Stadium holding great momentum of their own. Unai Emery’s side is currently unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches, highlighted by a massive 2-1 weekend victory over reigning champions Manchester City. Additionally, their successful European adventures have added confidence to the squad. Villa earned their spot in this fourth-round cup tie by overcoming a tough Coventry City side 3-1 away from home.
Predicted lineups
Bournemouth: Di Gregorio; Smith, Hill, Diakite, Soler; Cook, Christie; Gannon-Doak, Brooks, Adli; Rodriguez
Aston Villa: Bizot; Bogarde, Harwood-Bellis, Torres, Mings; Barkley, Goretzka; Mbaye, Buendia, Hemmings; Madjo
How to watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa?
The Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Carabao Cup fourth-round match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ in the United Kingdom.
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