Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard will make numerous changes against Watford today, with Gregg Evans believing up to six players are ‘pushing for a start’.

The Lowdown: Three still out

Villa struggled against Newcastle last time out, losing 1-0 at St James’ Park days after letting a two-goal lead slip against Leeds.

Gerrard made just one enforced change in those two games, with Ezri Konsa set to miss out again this afternoon through suspension.

Bertrand Traore and Marvelous Nakamba were also absent due to injury and will be again today, with the former looking to return to action next weekend against Brighton.

The Latest: Evans post

Aston Villa correspondent Evans took to Twitter on Friday afternoon following Gerrard’s press conference.

He named six players who could all feature from the off against Roy Hodgson’s side, believing his team selection will be ‘interesting’.

“Steven Gerrard will make changes as AVFC take on Watford tomorrow. Konsa still out (suspended) + Traore and Nakamba (injured).

“Ings, Ash Young, Chukwuemeka, Bailey, Sanson and Hause all pushing for a start. Team selection tomorrow will be interesting.”

The Verdict: Changes needed…

Villa were extremely disappointing last time out and have just one win from six in 2022, so this afternoon could be the perfect time for Gerrard to make a number of changes and give other players rare chances from the off.

Ollie Watkins hasn’t scored in his last five starts, so Danny Ings may replace him in a straight swap. Elsewhere, you’d expect the experienced Ashley Young could come in to start and perhaps even Morgan Sanson.

One, or possibly two of Douglas Luiz, John McGinn or Jacob Ramsey would have to make way though, leaving a starting XI this afternoon extremely difficult to predict.

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