Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara could be fit before the World Cup.

Kamara has been out since he suffered knee ligament damage in September - and was set to be ruled out of the Qatar World Cup - however reports have emerged suggesting the 22-year-old may even be fit to return for his club before the World Cup.

The midfielder has been in France coach Didier Deschamps' World Cup plans.

To aid his rehabilitation, Kamara as spent time at the FIFA medical centre in Dubai - and it looks to be aiding his recovery.

He has since returned to Villa's Bodymoor Heath training ground and last week began running and working with the ball - and potentially could join new boss Unai Emery's squad next week.