Tzimas Set for Exciting Debut as Brighton and Hove Albion Take on Aston Villa
Brighton and Hove Albion are set to feature 19-year-old Stefanos Tzimas in their starting lineup for an exciting match against Aston Villa. This game is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, at the Amex Stadium, marking Tzimas’s debut in the Premier League. His selection comes following a successful first appearance last weekend, where he scored during a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Match Preview
In a strategic move, Tzimas takes the forward position previously held by veteran Danny Welbeck. Head coach Fabian Hürzeler has adjusted the lineup by bringing back Carlos Baleba to the midfield and including Brajan Gruda. Georginio Rutter is resting after an incident during the last match, although he has not sustained a concussion.
Team Lineup
- Starting XI
- Stefanos Tzimas
- Carlos Baleba
- Brajan Gruda
- Yankuba Minteh
- Diego Gomez
- Maxim De Cuyper
- Lewis Dunk (Captain)
- Mats Wieffer
- Jan Paul van Hecke
- Ferdi Kadioglu
- Bart Verbruggen (Goalkeeper)
- Substitutes
- Danny Welbeck
- Jack Hinshelwood
- Olivier Boscagli
- Diego Coppola
- Joel Veltman
- Jason Steele (reserve keeper)
- Joe Knight
- Charalampos Kostoulas (18 years old)
- Nehemiah Oriola (18 years old)
Key Players and Formations
Lewis Dunk will reach a significant milestone, playing his 500th match for Brighton after joining the club 15 years ago. He expressed his pride in being part of the club’s journey. Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be without Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings. However, their lineup still boasts talent in Morgan Rodgers and Ollie Watkins, who can create scoring opportunities.
Current Standings
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, sits at fourth place in the Premier League table with 24 points from 13 matches. By winning this match, Brighton could leap to third, enhancing their strong home record. Brighton remains unbeaten in six home league games this season.
This match is crucial for both teams as they compete for higher rankings and seek to solidify their respective positions in the league standings. The anticipation builds as Brighton aims to avenge a 3-0 loss to Aston Villa earlier this year.
