Aston Villa defender Jores Okore could be back in action next month.
Okore has been sidelined since rupturing his cruciate ligament on only his fourth appearance for the claret and blues, the 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle in September.
The Birmingham Mail says Okore could return to training later this month with a view to stepping up his fitness ahead of a March return.
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