Aston Villa defender James Chester is expected to report back for training during the course of the international break.
According to the Express and Star, as cited on social media, the player will step up his recovery over the coming weeks.
Despite the added competition at the back, his imminent return will be a boost to Dean Smith, despite these Villa fans on social media seeing the funny side to the story.
Twitter: @villareport https://t.co/8mwPKIOVAW (@w5_ed)
Twitter: @villareport Can we just get him and Hourihane in the team and just use set pieces to win us the league? (@ReeceyBones)
Twitter: @villareport Keep him fit , he will be vital for us next season….in the championship ! #DoingAFulham (@egg1920)
Twitter: @villareport Smashing (@MaddoxAVFC)
Twitter: @villareport Can he play up front? (@crowiejnr)
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Chester may no longer be a key first-team regular at Villa Park, but it will be an added bonus to have him fully fit.
Tyrone Mings and Bjorn Engels appear to have developed a brilliant relationship at the back and they will only improve in the coming weeks and months.
However, the added competition from Chester will not only help them thrive but give Smith the luxury of having some added depth at the back.
