Warriors and Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba finally made his much-awaited debut on Tuesday night against Crewe Alexander in the Carabao Cup. The claret and blue won 6-1.

Nakamba played in the middle of the park alongside two-goal hero Conor Hourihane.

Ashley Preece of the Birmingham Mail gives his verdict on Nakamba’s performance. He wrote:
A very slick operator, it has to be said. Anchored Villa’s midfield well and things will only get better for Nakamba in claret and blue now.

Does have his work cut out to edge out Douglas Luiz in the holding midfield role but he’s a completely different player as he’s much more defensive-minded – and Smith will no doubt turn to him depending on the Premier League opposition.
Took an extravagant pot shot from range but, all in all, it was a solid showing from Nakamba, who’ll be a key member of Villa’s squad.
Fast, slick on the ball and positionally good. Didn’t see too much of him which is exactly what you want from your defensive midfielder, screened the back four admirably.-Birmingham Post