Aston Villa’s Predicted Lineup Against PSG: Watkins Favored Over Rashford

As Aston Villa prepares for their crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, it appears that Ollie Watkins may be given the starting role over Marcus Rashford in the attack. Villa faces an uphill battle, needing to overcome a 3-1 deficit at home on Tuesday night.

Rashford has started in Villa’s recent matches but has failed to make a significant impact. With the team desperately needing goals, manager Unai Emery is likely to turn to Watkins to lead the line.

The attacking midfield position remains uncertain, with John McGinn and PSG loanee Marco Asensio both vying for the number 10 role. In midfield, Boubacar Kamara is expected to partner with Youri Tielemans, while Amadou Onana will likely start on the bench.

Aston Villa’s Probable Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash
Midfielders: Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, Jacob Ramsey, John McGinn
Forwards: Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins

This lineup suggests that Villa will adopt an attacking approach as they attempt to overturn the deficit and progress to the Champions League semi-finals.