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3 Aston Villa Players Under Pressure for Next Season

By Josh Tonti

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on February 28, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on February 28, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 08: Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane on January 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer – CameraSport via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 08: Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane on January 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer – CameraSport via Getty Images) /

2. Jack Grealish, CAM/LW, 21

The mercurial Jack Grealish. Grealish induces a wide variety of opinions based on his form, fiery attitude, and off-the-field incidents.

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The Birmingham-born Villa supporter has the talent to be one of England’s finest players. Two things are stopping him: his inconsistency on the pitch and penchant for picking up bookings.

It remains to be seen how Villa manager Steve Bruce will utilize Jack moving forward. In Bruce’s preferred 4-3-3/4-5-1, Grealish must either operate on his lesser-preferred left wing position, or in a central midfield role.

Furthermore, to operate in central midfield, he must claim the spot over one of: Henri Lansbury or Conor Hourihane.

Not that Super Jack has to be starting – the versatile attacker could serve as the first man off the bench. He has the ability to change matches when entering play. Every great team needs a great super-sub.

If not, Tony Xia could do the unthinkable and force a sale for Jack Grealish. The player’s services could net upwards of £15 million on the open market.

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