Many fans are hoping that Jack Grealish isn’t selected to play against Millwall on Sunday.
The fear that our no.10 could get injured before the playoffs has led many to advocate that the midfielder be omitted for the match at the Den.
Here is some of the Twitter reaction:
https://twitter.com/IsaacGilbert/status/991056849817530369
We need to rest Grealish this weekend as otherwise Millwall would be trying to foul him all the time and he could be the key in the playoffs #avfc
— Jamie Morris (@JamieMorris1874) May 3, 2018
Rest the whole team, anyone who will start in the playoffs have a rest
— Scott James Cooper (@ScottieCoops) May 4, 2018
Villa players protecting Jack Grealish ahead of the playoffs if Steve Bruce starts him away at Millwall#AVFC pic.twitter.com/L0s5tJxpOX
— George Smyly (@gsmyly) April 30, 2018
I agree, I’ve said before,with out him , we have nothing,and we can’t afford to be without him in certainly the 2 play off games, so I hope he is not involved, including not even being the squad
— Robert Glaze (@Bobbyglaze18) May 3, 2018
Bruce should just give others a run out and save most important players for the playoffs
— Beno #7🦁 (@F9der84) May 1, 2018
We have to rest Grealish and Chester tomorrow. They are everything to us #avfc
— James Speirs (@JamesSpeirs15) May 4, 2018
Probably only 2 irreplaceable players in our team – Grealish and Chester.Bonkers if they play at Millwall #utv #avfc
— Julian Jones (@juleslolo) April 29, 2018
Rest Grabban, Terry, Grealish and Snoddy IMO. #avfc
— Chrsmo (@Chrsmo) April 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/MillerAvfc/status/991588155450159104
Verdict:
I agree on resting Jack for the game, but I am not in favour of wholesale changes like some are advocating. If most are left out, some would not have played for two weeks heading into the first leg of the playoffs next week.
It’s a fine balancing act for Steve Bruce to perform, as he looks to keep some players out of the firing line to protect them for a more important fixture, but also ensuring that match sharpness is kept.
I think the likeliest outcome will be a half and half team for the game against Millwall, but we shall see.
