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Froggatt Backs Two Strikers for Villa

Ex-Aston Villa player Steve Froggatt has called for a two-striker system as fans debate whether a Watkins-Abraham partnership is the answer to the club's recent struggles.

Former Villa midfielder Steve Froggatt has joined the chorus of voices suggesting Aston Villa should deploy two strikers, with fans divided on the merits of an Ollie Watkins-Tammy Abraham partnership. The debate comes as the club contends with injuries to key midfielders Kamara, McGinn and Tielemans.

Supporters argue that Abraham's clinical finishing could complement Watkins' creativity, while others question Watkins' form which stands at one goal every 4.6 games this season. Some believe Emery's preferred 4-4-2 formation could provide the solution until midfield reinforcements return, though others caution against making hasty changes to the system.