Possible lineups for Ajax v Aston Villa

Aston Villa return to EUFA Conference League action when they visit Ajax in the first leg of their last-16 tie at the Johan Cruyff Arena, kick-off at 18:45 CET.

Unai Emery's side qualified directly for the last 16 after finishing as group winners with 13 points, one ahead of Legia Warszawa. The Villans travel to the Netherlands in fine form after the English side have claimed three consecutive victories, moving them up to fourth in the Premier League with 55 points. 

Meanwhile, Ajax qualified for this round of the competition after eliminating Bodo Glimt in the last 32. The Dutch side's disastrous start to the season saw them drop out of the Eredivise title race early in the season. The John van 't Schip team currently sit fifth in the standings with 39 points and have only claimed one win in their last five matches.

Possible lineups for the clash

Ajax possible starting XI: Ramaj (GK); Gooijer, Rensch, Kaplan, Hato, Sosa; Hlynsson, Henderson, Mannsverk, Taylor and Brobbey.

Aston Villa possible starting XI: Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Moreno; Bailey, McGinn, Luiz, Tielemans; Diaby and Watkins.

 

March 7, 2024