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Dean Smith should start Aston Villa’s Yannick Bolasie against Birmingham City

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Aston Villa winger Yannick Bolasie was impressive in his last appearance and should start against Birmingham City.

Dean Smith manager of Aston Villa during a press conference at Villa Park Stadium on October 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England.

Dean Smith should start Aston Villa winger Yannick Bolasie for the first time since he took charge against Birmingham City.

Bolasie has had to play a rotational role since arriving at Villa in the summer, due to his lack of fitness.

The wide-man has looked short of his best for much of his time at Villa Park, but his showing against Derby County proved how much damage he can do.

Bolasie carved open Derby’s defence on numerous occasions after being introduced as a substitute during the contest.

Yannick Bolasie of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match at Villa Park on September 18, 2018 in Birmingham, England.

The Everton loanee helped Villa to a 3-0 victory over Derby, and his performance should have convinced Smith to give him a starting role against Birmingham.

Although Villa appear to be clicking into gear under the guidance of Smith, Bolaise could make them even more of an attacking threat.

And the skilful winger would have the potential to terrify Birmingham’s defence, if he was given the chance to start from the off in two weekends’ time.

Yannick Bolasie of Aston Villa scores for Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Preston North End at Villa Park on October 02, 2018 in Birmingham,...