Steven Gerrard has some big decisions ahead of him as he looks to turn Aston Villa’s recent misfortunes around versus Tottenham Hotspur.
Villa are on a three game losing streak for the first time under the former Liverpool captain and things don’t get much easier with an in-form Spurs side up on the horizon.
After a 2-1 defeat to local rivals Wolves last time out, the claret and blue’s season is in danger of petering out and Gerrard is adamant that he will not let that happen.
Big decisions await ahead of the Saturday evening kick-off.
Danny Ings should be back available following the birth of his child and Lucas Digne will also come back into contention.
Morgan Sanson was given a chance last time out whereas Emiliano Buendia remains sat on the bench seemingly just biding his time.
There’s a lot of options with no real clear answers leaving Gerrard with a bit of a headache.
With all that in mind, here’s the eleven we think Villa will start with against Spurs.
5. LB - Lucas Digne
Should go straight back into the starting line-up. Was replaced versus Wolves with a ‘stomach complaint’ - wasn’t injury related. Photo: Michael Regan
6. CM - Morgan Sanson
The midfield was non-existent against Wolves and Sanson was probably the best of a bad bunch. Deserves the chance to impress from the off again. | AFP via Getty Images
7. CM - Douglas Luiz
Divides opinion but the team did look improve once he was brought on against Wolves. | Getty Images
8. CAM - Jacob Ramsey
This role allows him to play a little further forward whilst also offering his pressing energy in the middle of the park. Photo: Marc Atkins