Source: Daily_Mail
Gabriel Agbonlahor warned about flexing his muscle by Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier
Gabriel Agbonlahor heads into his favourite fixture tonight, with a warning from Gerard Houllier that getting fit in the gym will not fix his slump in form. [LNB]The striker has come up with late winners twice for Aston Villa in derby clashes withBirmingham and, after a bout of illness, is likely to line up alongside John Carew at St Andrew's. [LNB]But the Villa boss has told him to stop beefing up and concentrate on maintaininghis speed. [LNB]'He's shown that in terms of speed and goalscoring he has qualities of a high level,'said Houllier. 'Unfortunately for him, his injuries have set him back. [LNB] Muscle pain: Houllier has told Agbonlahor (left) to lay off the weights[LNB]'When you build up too much it affects your joints and muscle. The fact is, I think he should stop, he's too stocky. [LNB]'The Gabby Agbonlahor I saw when I was watching TV in France was different from what I see here. He was thinner, more wiry and wow, quick. So, I've told him to lay off the weights.' [LNB]Villa have all but two of their first-choice players available for the Carling Cup quarter-final, with 500 police on duty to keep a lid on what promises to be a volatile atmosphere.[LNB] Petrov winning fitness fight as Aston Villa skipper targets January returnPremier League reduces agents' fees spending by £3m - but figure tops £67mASTON VILLA FC
