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da poker： Jack Grealish is closing in on a return to action at Aston Villa.
The 23-year-old has missed 12 Championship games with a shinbone injury but could soon be back in action for the Villans.
What’s the word?
Grealish has not played since the start of December and Villa have won just two games without him.
They are languishing in 10th in the Championship table, nine points behind the play-off positions.
But manager Dean Smith is hopeful that he will be fit to play some part in the upcoming clash with Stoke City this Saturday.
Quoted by Express and Star, he said: “I’m hoping Jack may be available for the bench at Stoke. He is working on his fitness side at the moment.
“He is in no pain but I will be guided by the medical staff.”
Much-needed boost
Villa desperately need a spark of inspiration.
The club have been stuck in mid-table mediocrity ever since Grealish’s injury, having gone unbeaten in the six games beforehand.
As Villa look to recover their best form, they desperately need the playmaker back in the team.
The club are still within touching distance of the play-offs, they just need a run of form.
Having Grealish back could be the catalyst they need.