Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard provides key injury update ahead of Leeds United clash

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has provided an important update surrounding the availability of a number of key players ahead of Villa’s midweek clash with Leeds United.

The claret & blue went into the South American international break light on numbers due to a combination of AFCON absentees and long-term injuries.

But all is looking more promising as we look ahead to the Premier League campaign getting back underway.

Leon Bailey

Injury: Thigh strain

What we know: Bailey returned to full contact training at Bodymoor Heath this week according to Steven Gerrard.

The Leeds United game will come too soon for him but within “7-10 days” he should be back and available for selection.

Potential return date: Watford (H) 19th February

Bertrand Traore

Injury: N/A

What we know: Traore has been away at AFCON captaining his country, Burkina Faso.

After being afforded a small break following the end of the competition, the winger will now return to the west midlands over the next 48 hours.

Potential return date: Newcastle United (A) 13th February

Trezeguet

Injury: N/A

What we know: Gerrard confirmed that the Egyptian has joined Turkish side İstanbul Başakşehir on loan until the end of the season.

Potential return date: Summer. Providing all goes well with his loan move, he won’t return to Villa Park until the summer.

Marvelous Nakamba

Injury: Knee

What we know: Nakamba now remains the only long term absentee on the treatment table at Villa Park. The Zimbabwean picked up a serious knee injury in December that was expected to keep him out for around 3-4 months.

Potential return date: April 2022

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