Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says Jores Okore is available for this weekend's clash with Southampton.
The Danish defender has been sidelined since September last year with a serious knee injury but could be back for Monday night's home meeting with the Saints.
"Jores is just coming back from an injury. He is ready to play," said Lambert who may be without Ron Vlaar, Nathan Baker and Philippe Senderos.
"He was unfortunate with his injury. He came here and started really well and then got his bad injury. But he's ready to go."
