Logan MacLeod’s player ratings / who shone and who struggled for Brighton against Aston Villa
By Derren Howard
Published 26th Sep 2019, 17:54 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2019, 18:54 BST
Brighton and Hove Albion made 11 changes from the 0-0 draw at Newcastle United as head coach Graham Potter gave youth a chance against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup at the Amex Stadium.
Solid saves against Hourihane, Jota, Trezeguet and Davis to keep the scoreline down for his team. Came out confidently to punch corners clear. Not much he could do about the goals.
Tough night for the young full-back. Didn't do too much wrong but was up against an in form and tricky Villa attack. Two of the Villa goals came from his flank.
Provided experience in a young team. Beat for pace by Davis which led to the second Villa goal. Made a couple of strong attacking runs to get his team up. Night cut short due to injury.
Put in a mature man-of-the-match performance and got a goal to cap it off. Made two excellent last ditch blocks to stop Trezeguet and Davis' clear goal scoring opportunities.
Strong in the tackle. Held off the nippy Trezeguet in a one-v-one. Moved to centre-back in the second half and was switched on throughout. Solid
Struggled to make an impact out at wing-back. Didn't get a sniff due to Villas dominant midfield. Did provide a classic in swinging left footed cross to assist Roberts' goal.
Looked okay in patches early on on the ball and in the tackle. But Villas midfield harassed him and forced a few wayward passes. Looked frustrated.
Looked good on the ball... when he got it, which was rarely. The 17-year-old looks like he has potential but couldn't display it tonight. Subbed off.
The game passed him by at wing-back. Few stray touches and passes got the crowd on his back a couple of times. capable but too slow today and the event may have got to him a touch.
Great quick feet. When hes on form he looks like he can beat anyone, did it a few times in the firsthalf but faded out as the game went on. Rushed his play in parts.
Never stops running for his team. Unlucky to not bag a goal tonight after his 20-yard-strike came back off the underside of the bar. Didn't quite click for him tonight. Lacked service.
Struggled to make an impact coming off the bench. Good running down the channel. Lone striker, had little service.
