Source: Team_Talk
Davies set to return to training
The former England Under-21 defender went under the knife in mid-September after his shoulder popped out of its socket three times in the space of a month.[LNB]Davies had been expected to be recuperating until the New Year, but will return to training next week ahead of schedule.[LNB]Villa boss Martin O'Neill confirmed: "Curtis has had some really good news. He saw the specialist and he has given him the OK to train.[LNB]"It is one of those injuries where you wouldn't have been tempted to rush anyone back but he has been doing very well.[LNB]"The original time frame was about 16 weeks but Curtis is the sort of person who is always determined to come back ahead of schedule.[LNB]"I think the specialist is pretty pleased, and so are the physios here who have worked very hard with him.[LNB]"He was ill for a couple of days last week but, with a wee bit of luck, should join in with us training-wise next week."[LNB]Davies made the £10million switch from West Brom two years ago after initially spending a season on loan and formed an effective partnership with Martin Laursen.[LNB]But he will face a battle to regain his first-team spot with O'Neill having signed Richard Dunne and James Collins in the summer, while Carlos Cuellar has impressed this season.[LNB][LNB] Barclays Prem To Be in Top 4 Win Outright: Aston Villa 7/4
