Source: Daily_Mail
Aston Villa boost as trio of injured stars including forgotten man Fabian Delph near full fitness
Forgotten man: Aston Villa's Fabian Delph has been sidelined for eight months[LNB]Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph is on the comeback trail after being out for eight months. [LNB]The England U 21 international suffered a cruciate ligament injury during training in April. But the former Leeds player has joined in training for the first time this week since the setback.[LNB]In a further boost, skipper Stiliyan Petrov (knee) and midfielder Steve Sidwell (achilles) are also closing in on full fitness after lengthy lay-offs.[LNB]Villa manager Gerard Houllier said: 'We've had a lot of injuries andsickness so it has not been easy. The good news is that Fabian Delphtrained with us a couple of times this week.[LNB]'Petrov cameback as well. He is not ready but within two weeks, he could becompetitive again. It's the same with Sidwell as well. He is comingback. He should be okay very soon.[LNB] 'The three positive signs are that Delph, Petrov and Sidwell took part in some training. They didn't do everything but they took part. They are between rehabilitation and getting into full training. They are not far away.'[LNB] Delph is regarded as one of Villa's brightest prospects and played under Villa assistant boss Gary McAllister at Elland Road before making the move 16 months ago.[LNB]Petrov has already targeted the derby at Birmingham on January 16 for his senior comeback.[LNB] Wigan v ASTON VILLA: Ashley Young misses out but Gabriel Agbonlahor ready to returnFrom Villarreal to Villa... Houllier eyes prolific Spanish teen sensation GuilleCeltic close in on six-month loan deal to sign Villa midfielder IrelandASTON VILLA FC
