Since the English Premier League retuned from a three-month Covid-19 enforced break, Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has not started a single game for Aston Villa.<\/p>\n
In the three games the Claret and Blue have played; against Sheffield United, Chelsea and Newcastle, the former Club Brugge man has come on as a second half substitute.<\/p>\n
Him not being in Dean Smith\u2019s starting eleven has evidently irked local fans and the analysis in the Birmingham Mail can provide a clue as to why the Villa coach has not started him.<\/p>\n
A rejuvenated Douglas Luiz has impressed not only Smith but even club Correspondent Ashley Preece and that could be reason why he (Luiz) has been preferred ahead of Nakamba.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince Aston Villa have returned to Premier League action, Douglas Luiz has barely missed a beat.<\/p>\n
The Brazilian playmaker \u2013 through the three games of the return \u2013 has been nothing less than a linchpin for the side, and has shined.<\/p>\n
While Luiz has impressed before \u2013 spots of inconsistency and a perceived \u2018soft touch\u2019 when in possession seemed to hold him back. It appeared that Luiz would be caught on the ball all too often.<\/p>\n
However, the player that has returned from the enforced break is one that is smarter, fitter and sharper. A fully aware Luiz has become the first-name on the team sheet for Dean Smith \u2013 who is more than aware of the progression Luiz has made,\u201d read part of the article in yesterday\u2019s edition of the publication.<\/p>\n
On who should start against Wolves today when Villa resume their relagation battle, Preece, in a seperate article noted: \u201cIn midfield, Douglas Luiz will get the chance to continue his fine form after a new lease of life. The Brazilian has been immaculate since his return and will no doubt anchor the midfield once again. Next to him, John McGinn will get another start alongside possibly Hourihane.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Since the English Premier League retuned from a three-month Covid-19 enforced break, Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has not started a single game for Aston Villa. In the three games the Claret and Blue have played; against Sheffield United, Chelsea and Newcastle, the former Club Brugge man has come on as a second half substitute. Him […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":21551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,16],"tags":[790,810],"class_list":{"0":"post-24763","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-all-news","8":"category-sport","9":"tag-football-in-zimbabwe","10":"tag-sports-in-zimbabwe"},"yoast_head":"\n