Clarets v Villa Match Thread

[RVclaret]

Looks like a return to 4-2-3-1 with Delcroix straight in.

Good to see Benny in.

[Iloveyoubrady]

Delcroix in at left back I imagine.
Bit confused how so many of our centre backs can be injured/not available.

Midfield and attack look strong. I fully trust where we’re going but that doesn’t look the lineup of a club that’s just spent £100 million!

[Herts Clarets]

No Beyer. Club on X this morning said no injury worries apart from Obafemi....

[burnleymik]

The Beyer rumours had some substance. No Ekdal or Taylor on bench either, looking a little thin defensively, but that's an exciting looking attacking line-up.

Come On!

[PremierLeagueClass]

The club said just this morning there were no fresh injury concerns. Either that was an outright lie or there’s other issues going on with Beyer and Ekdal.

[Claretnick]

Not 1 defender on the bench

[FCBurnley]

Amazed that Delcroix starts. No Beyer or Ekdal or Taylor so must all be injured

[RVclaret]

Delcroix in at left back I imagine.
Bit confused how so many of our centre backs can be injured/not available.

Midfield and attack look strong. I fully trust where we’re going but that doesn’t look the lineup of a club that’s just spent £100 million!

We have spent around £80m to be fair.

Ramsey on the bench and Odobert not in yet.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Really happy with that team. If I’m honest I think we win today looking at that

[burnleymik]

Zarorury injured?

[FCBurnley]

Good news is that Martínez and Bailey are missing for them

[Claretnick]

Zarorury injured?

3 match ban

[FCBurnley]

Zarorury injured?

Suspended

[burnleymik]

3 match ban

Yeah of course. Completely forgot.

[AmbleClaret]

Zarorury injured?

Suspended

[ecc]

Could never have predicted that team.

[burnleymik]

Really hope this is the day for Foster and he bags a couple.

[JarrowClaret]

I wonder how the front 4 will line up?

I have seen some people stating that Benson will play behind Amdouni, not sure that would be correct but who can second guess us now? it certainly would make sense to have Foster on the left again after City, but just looking at the picked players surely Amdouni is more natural behind a central striker so possible Foster up top with Amdouni behind him.

[fatboy47]

No Beyer or Ekdal or Taylor so must all be injured

Hmmmm.

[Claretnick]

We really have no idea how this line up is going to work, but trust that VK and the staff must be happy with it.

[RVclaret]

I wonder how the front 4 will line up?

I have seen some people stating that Benson will play behind Amdouni, not sure that would be correct but who can second guess us now? it certainly would make sense to have Foster on the left again after City, but just looking at the picked players surely Amdouni is more natural behind a central striker so possible Foster up top with Amdouni behind him.

Benson right, Amdouni central, Koleosho left, Foster up top. Reckon that makes more sense but you never know!

[dermotdermot]

Zarorury injured?

Do try and keep up.

[claretspice]

Vitinho provides the defensive cover, with Delcroix the cover at centre half.

Surprising team. Be interesting to see how Delcroix goes- pitched straight into a Premier League game - and how Amdouni gets on in what will presumably be a deeper role at the head of midfield rather than up front.

The other surprise is Koleosho. I thought he looked exciting but very raw against City, but clearly Kompany has seen something in him. I assume he'll start off the left today and it will be interesting to see how he does.

Villa missing a couple. We could do with capitalising.

[gtclaret]

If there a commentary on Clarets Player

[gtclaret]

I meant is not if

[SalisburyClaret]

The bench looks stronger than the team - but I’m sure it’s all been worked out to the nth degree

[JarrowClaret]

Amazed that Delcroix starts. No Beyer or Ekdal or Taylor so must all be injured

Injured or are we going to announce something? Odd that neither are involved though if none of them are true

Edit I was thinking for Taylor and Ekdal not Beyer think it is clear he is injured.

[jedi_master]

Trafford
Roberts O’Shea Al-Dakhil Delcroix
Benson Cullen Berge Koleosho
Amdouni
Foster

I would assume? Delcroix to move centrally when in possession and Roberts to move up into midfield.

[burnleymik]

Trafford
Roberts O’Shea Al-Dakhil Delcroix
Benson Cullen Berge Koleosho
Amdouni
Foster

I would assume? Delcroix to move centrally when in possession and Roberts to move up into midfield.

I think this seems most likely, but at least he keeps it interesting!

[bpgburn]

According to Fotmob

Trafford
Roberts Dakhil O'shea Delcroix
Berge Cullen
Foster Benson Koleosho
Amdouni

Interesting set up if right...

[Iloveyoubrady]

Looks like a clear 4231 like last year with

Benson Amdouni Koleosho
Foster

Presumably the front 4.
Looking forward to seeing how they get on.

[Neil]

Just on way home listening to talk sport and Mickey Gray ran through the line up naming Benson as part of a back 5. When the presenter said its good to see him starting after his performances last season, Gray said, yes he can also play in midfield!

[ElectroClaret]

Beyer a big loss, but a great opportunity for the other lads at the back to impress.

COYC

[derryclaret]

Afternoon all, clearing up after a wet morning, gone for a 2-1 win but will gladly take a point COYC

[KateR]

Good afternoon everyone, like most looking forward to see how many of the individual players do and the team in general.

[Clevedon Claret]

How smart do the young un's look in their suits.
Like it.

[ecc]

Must be one of our youngest teams for a long time in any division.

[JimmyRobbo]

Peculiar stoppage in play just because their player lies down.

[gavster]

Anyone else not able to get the clarets player to stream?

[burnleymik]

FFS. Trafford changed his mind there and it cost us.

[KefkaClaret]

Poor from Trafford there

[Neil]

Awful

[Clevedon Claret]

Awful

[Venkys4eva]

I dont know why trafford is playing over Muric

[gtclaret]

Anyone else not able to get the clarets player to stream?

Yes me

[CoolClaret]

Awful by Trafford caught in two minds

Muric should be starting

Also I really don’t like this setup that VK has put us in these first two games. Killed our passing lanes imo

[claret2018]

It’s going to be a loooong season

[Greekclaret]

Trafford playing because of his price tag is scandalous. Most of our play last year came because of Muric and his passing.

[JimmyRobbo]

This season is going to be a lot tougher than last, in case anyone hadn't realised it.

[Pickles]

Crap from Trafford. Another poor start.