{"id":22150,"date":"2026-01-30T23:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T23:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/30\/konsa-torres-and-cash-to-start-4-4-1-1-aston-villa-predicted-lineup-vs-brentford\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T23:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T23:32:14","slug":"konsa-torres-and-cash-to-start-4-4-1-1-aston-villa-predicted-lineup-vs-brentford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/30\/konsa-torres-and-cash-to-start-4-4-1-1-aston-villa-predicted-lineup-vs-brentford\/","title":{"rendered":"Konsa, Torres And Cash To Start | 4-4-1-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aston Villa will entertain Brentford at Villa Park this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans managed to earn a hard-fought 3-2 win over RB Salzburg recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.<\/p>\n

Unai Emery will set his players up in a 4-4-1-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first team for this game. Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres and Matty Cash could all play from the start of this contest.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Emiliano Martinez will feature in between the sticks for the Villans after he shipped in a couple of goals in his last outing. Ezri Konsa will function alongside Pau Torres at the heart of the Aston Villa backline as they look to keep a solid shape on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n

Matty Cash will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Ian Maatsen looks to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent\u2019s half.<\/p>\n

Victor Lindelof and Tyrone Mings will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 29: Emi Buendia of Aston Villa shoots whilst under pressure from Soumaila Diabate of FC Salzburg during the UEFA Europa League 2025\/26 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa FC and FC Salzburg at Villa Park on January 29, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Amadou Onana and Lamare Bogarde will anchor the midfield for the West Midlands club as they focus on winning the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

Emi Buendia will try to catch the eye on the left flank, while Jadon Sancho looks to make a difference as the right-sided wide player. Both of them will have to make some overlapping runs out in the wide areas.<\/p>\n

Morgan Rogers will play in the number ten position. He has to carry most of the creative burden for the Villans in the final third.<\/p>\n

Harvey Elliott and Kadan Young will have to be content with a place on the bench as they wait for their chance to influence the game in the second 45 minutes if needed.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ollie Watkins will spearhead Emery\u2019s attack up top if he can recover in time for this game. He will be eager to threaten the opponent\u2019s goal this weekend.<\/p>\n

Jamaldeen Jimoh will make up the numbers on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the latter stages of the game if the Villans are in need of a goal by then.<\/p>\n

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