Wednesday, 23rd July, 2014
Aston Villa custodian Brad Guzan believes that his team will be ready for the challenge in the USA in spite of the testing conditions.
The Claret and Blues are scheduled to play their second game of the Stateside schedule on Saturday against Houston Dynamo, which is expected to be the first such occasion when Guzan takes to the field to link-up with his team this season.
And ahead of a crucial league season, Guzan will be hopeful that his team are able to prove their mettle and get in good shape in order to avoid any early hiccups.
He also points to the searing heat and a number of other factors, which might prove to be crucial during the friendlies in the USA.
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"Their players will be in mid-season while we're in pre-season, of course", Guzan told his club's official site.
"The guys from Dallas and Houston will be used to the heat and also the physical demands of what it's like to play football in those type of climates.
"For us it's going to be a real challenge – but I believe it will be an exciting one."
Aston Villa will kick-off their domestic campaign against Stoke City on 16th August.
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