Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is unconcerned about Emi Buendia's current form.

The £38million signing has not started any of Villa's last four Premier League games ahead of Saturday's visit of Wolves.

Smith said: “We signed him because of the quality he gives us and we know what he can give us. He shows that every day in training and it won't be long before he's in the team.

“We have never put any pressure on trying to handle any price tag or numbers because the players aren't in control of that. That is what someone is willing to pay for them.

“Their job is to go out and work hard every day and be ready to perform in the arena on a match day. I have seen a player there who is able to do that.

“He's getting to where we want him to be. He got injured during pre-season so he was lacking the fitness in the first couple of games. He was getting up to speed, scored his first goal against Brentford, and then had to go off with Argentina.

“We played very well at Chelsea and decided to go with the same system and unfortunately he didn't get the nod in the Everton game.

“He has a lot of qualities but the one I have seen over the last three or four weeks is a drive and desire to succeed. I think all players need that and he has that in abundance."