Match Thread Aston Villa v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

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The boss pre Villa P/C

Benitez on Everton's start to the season

I will not say it was perfect because we drew against Leeds, but pretty close to perfection... The connection between players, fans is so good. We are really pleased with everything & hopefully can continue in this way

Benitez on Everton's comeback trait
The other day in the first half, we were not playing well & the fans were expecting a reaction. They were patient... I think, thanks to that belief & the connection with the players, we could do it

Benitez on James Rodriguez/DCL
He's training & these kind of weeks when you train after having a day off is not easy. We will have to see how he trains in the next days
Benitez says DCL "we have to wait some weeks"

Benitez on Keane
Benitez says he was pleased for Michael Keane's confidence after the centre-back's goal against Burnley and that he feels the same for Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray after their strikes on Monday


Benitez on Villa
I think they proved the other day against Chelsea that, for a while, they were very dangerous. It's a team investing money in good players. The manager's doing a good job. It will be a tough game

Benitez on Eveton's unbeaten start
It's a lot of things. The first is to have good players, motivated & committed, to have good staff & people around you to make the right decisions; the support of the fans - all these things together makes you do things well

Benitez on Everton's areas for improvement
I don't like to concede first so we have to improve that... We have had some games where we can still improve in the transition & attacking play. But I'm pleased because we're moving forward, in the right direction

On EFC'S direct style this season
Benitez says he watched games from last season and thought the sides needed more crosses for the Blues forwards. He says football has to be a mix of keeping the ball and "going quickly forward."

Benitez on players
It is important to praise the players when they do well but, at the same time, you have to demand something more - because they can do it

Boss on improving Players
Benitez says managers have to adapt depending on the players they have. He adds that as a manager and a coach, it's his role to also improve the players at the club as well and that a lot of players "have tried to do their best" since his arrival


On winning over Everton fans
Benitez says he will try and do well "until the end." He says that he cannot changes emotions of those who "do not want to change" but think the majority of Blues fans will be pleased with his work so far

Benitez On guarding against inconsistency
Benitez says it's important to praise players who are doing well but also ensure that you are demanding more and keep pushing players in the right way

Rafael Benitez on Demarai Gray
I will not say he is desperate to do well but the fans can be pleased because he will try every day to improve, to score goals. He knows that he has to be consistent. I am supporting him but demanding from him every game
 
Keane and Mina would be given the absolute run around by Watkins/Ings in a back 2.

Think you need Godfrey there with Mina really.

Would put three in midfield whilst DCL is out though I agree

Pickford

Coleman Godfrey Mina Digne

Doucoure Allan Davies

Townsend Richarlison Gray

Would be my team although I think Benitez will go with the same team that started against Burnley to try contain their front 2.

Dont think Benitez likes a 433 really.
Godfrey actually got the run around from Watkins last season
 
Keane and Mina would be given the absolute run around by Watkins/Ings in a back 2.

Think you need Godfrey there with Mina really.

Would put three in midfield whilst DCL is out though I agree

Pickford

Coleman Godfrey Mina Digne

Doucoure Allan Davies

Townsend Richarlison Gray

Would be my team although I think Benitez will go with the same team that started against Burnley to try contain their front 2.

Dont think Benitez likes a 433 really.
Sorry, I think you made a mistake as you've named Davies
 

Sorry, I think you made a mistake as you've named Davies

Would have Davies over Gomes personally - Gomes is decent off the bench when the opposition are tiring in the last 15-20 mins but from the off he gets the run around for me.

Davies looked alright last season tbf to him think its the kind of game we will need three in the middle who can actually tackle and get around the pitch as Villa are quick and can move it around with pace.
 
Would have Davies over Gomes personally - Gomes is decent off the bench when the opposition are tiring in the last 15-20 mins but from the off he gets the run around for me.

Davies looked alright last season tbf to him think its the kind of game we will need three in the middle who can actually tackle and get around the pitch as Villa are quick and can move it around with pace.
I agree he gets round the pitch but he's hardly good at tackling, attacking, holding the ball or even the basics.

He did have a few none spectacular steady games last season. Saying that no prem team is taking him so I guess we are stuck with him...sadly
 
Keane and Mina would be given the absolute run around by Watkins/Ings in a back 2.

Think you need Godfrey there with Mina really.

Would put three in midfield whilst DCL is out though I agree

Pickford

Coleman Godfrey Mina Digne

Doucoure Allan Davies

Townsend Richarlison Gray

Would be my team although I think Benitez will go with the same team that started against Burnley to try contain their front 2.

Dont think Benitez likes a 433 really.
Has Davies had much game time this season? No chance he starts v Villa, QPR maybe
 

Has Davies had much game time this season? No chance he starts v Villa, QPR maybe

True mate though I just dont want slugs starting games for us - soon as the likes of Siggurdsson (not happening) Gomes and James start games for us results and performances will turn as they are passengers who leave us too exposed.
 
If we play 4-3-3 I would start with Gomes as 3rd midfielder. With the pace of Gray and Townsend in the team his superior passing range gets him in ahead of Davies. If Gbamin is ever ready to start he would be my preferred choice. Godfrey and Mina would be my preferred CBs but I imagine Benitez will go with Keane and Mina.
 
If we play 4-3-3 I would start with Gomes as 3rd midfielder. With the pace of Gray and Townsend in the team his superior passing range gets him in ahead of Davies. If Gbamin is ever ready to start he would be my preferred choice. Godfrey and Mina would be my preferred CBs but I imagine Benitez will go with Keane and Mina.
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Charlie Taylor was bursting past him like Alphonso Davies
 

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