Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has revealed that he doesn’t expect star striker Tammy Abraham to be fit for Monday’s clash against Millwall after picking up a shoulder injury, the Daily Star report.
The 21-year-old netted his 25th league goal of the season in Villa’s 2-0 win over Bolton on Friday, which also relegated Wanderers to League One in the process.
However, shortly after netting Villa’s second, the powerful forward had to be replaced by Keinan Davis on the hour mark after picking up what appeared to be a shoulder problem.
Smith’s side recorded a remarkable ninth victory on the spin on Friday, which has all but booked them a place in the play-offs at the end of the season.
And talking to the media following the win, manager Smith gave an update over Abraham’s condition.
Tammy got a whack on the shoulder. It’s too early to diagnose.
I don’t expect him to be fit for Monday, if I’m honest. Then we’re hoping it’s not too bad.
He was down for a while. The doctor said that he’d have to come off because he was in too much pain.
Villa fans will be hoping the Chelsea loanee will be back in time for the trip to Leeds United, as Smith’s side continue their attempts to land a potential midlands derby play-off semi-final against West Brom.
