Aston Villa rocked by hammer blow ahead of Leeds United clash with consequences for visit to Elland Road

Villa's star man Jack Grealish reportedly picked up a shin injury in training this week and the England international midfielder has not been included in boss Dean Smith's squad for Sunday afternoon's Premier League hosting of Leicester City.

Villa then visit Leeds next Saturday tea time and reports are suggesting that Grealish will also miss the clash at Elland Road before being assessed.

Reports suggest that Grealish is looking at around a month out.

Boss Smith said: "He’s had some discomfort in training this week at the end of the week.

"We decided that it wasn’t right to play, so we pulled him out of there.

"We don’t believe it’s a long-term injury but we’re just going to assess him as he goes."

Asked how long Grealish will be sidelined, Smith said: ‘I’ve no idea, we’re assessing him, I’m hopeful for Leeds but I’m always the eternal optimist."

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