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Mbaye starts, left-back solution – Aston Villa starting XI vs Viking predicted

Unai Emery has several selection dilemmas for Aston Villa's Champions League clash against Viking FK

By John Townley · Birmingham Mail

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:50 PM

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John Townley predicts Ibrahim Mbaye will start and Tyrone Mings could play left-back against Viking.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka faces time on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against Newcastle United.
Matteo Ruggeri is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Ian Maatsen's return may come too soon.

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John Townley has predicted Aston Villa's starting lineup for their upcoming clash against Viking, anticipating that Ibrahim Mbaye will start on the left wing. Villa manager Unai Emery faces several selection decisions following recent injuries to Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Johan Manzambi during their 1-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United, while Ian Maatsen remains doubtful.

Townley predicts Tyrone Mings could fill in at left-back because Matteo Ruggeri is sidelined with a hamstring issue. The predicted XI also features Zion Suzuki in goal, Boubacar Kamara alongside Ross Barkley in midfield, Alysson and John McGinn in attack, and Nicolas Jackson leading the forward line.

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