Glasner said Franca wouldn’t be involved tonight as no full training session was held before tonight’s Villa game, presumably because of the proximity to the Fulham game (I.e he was keeping the same squad for both games).So, Wharton starts, Lerma to bench but no Franca in squad, he wasn't in the U21's squad l/n in their 2-0 victory away to West Brom.
He added that Franca may get some minutes during the forthcoming friendly game during the break later in March, the implication being that he may well not be involved against Millwall or Ipswich either ( barring injuries).
I think it’s 2 from 3 on the bench between Esse, Devenny and Franca and at the moment Glasner is electing for the former two.