Aston Villa XI vs Fenerbahce: Barkley and Mbaye start as Emery makes four changes

Ross Barkley and Ibrahim Mbaye start in the Aston Villa XI vs Fenerbahce as Unai Emery makes four changes for Wednesday’s Champions League match.

Pau Torres and Aaron Wan-Bissaka also come into the side following Saturday’s 2–2 draw with Brentford. Tyrone Mings, João Gomes and Emiliano Buendía drop to the bench, while Matteo Ruggeri misses out through injury.

Leon Goretzka is among the substitutes and could make his Villa debut after recovering from injury, following Emery’s confirmation that he was available.

Confirmed Aston Villa XI vs Fenerbahce

Starting XI: Suzuki; Cash, Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Wan-Bissaka; Kamara, Barkley; McGinn (captain), Manzambi, Mbaye; Jackson.

Substitutes: Bizot, Wright, Mings, Buendía, Garnacho, Abraham, Bogarde, Goretzka, Gomes, Alysson.

Goretzka offers Emery another midfield option

Goretzka’s inclusion follows his return to group training. The summer signing has yet to make a competitive appearance for Villa, but is now available if Emery turns to his bench.

Wan-Bissaka’s selection comes with Ruggeri facing more than a month out and Ian Maatsen also unavailable.

Pau partners Victor Lindelöf in central defence, while John McGinn captains the side and Nicolas Jackson leads the attack.

The Champions League fixture at Villa Park kicks off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 14 October.

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