John Terry is back in training with Aston Villaâs first-team after a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Â
Villaâs club captain has missed the last two Sky Bet Championship fixtures with a troublesome ankle, but looks set to return to action this weekend when Villa face Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
@AVFCOfficial have shared images of the 37-year-old back in training ahead of the weekend.
Terry returns to a side in a fantastic position in the Championship table, with play-off football now guaranteed at Villa Park.
In Terryâs absence, Steve Bruceâs side picked up back-to-back 1-0 victories over Cardiff City and Leeds United, which means they will at the very least, be competing in the play-offs when May comes around.
Last Friday nightâs victory over Leeds kept alive a slim hope of automatic promotion, but with just three fixtures of the season remaining, finishing in the top-two is out of Villaâs hands, with Cardiff City and Fulham in a strong position.
Following this weekendâs clash with Ipswich, Villa return to Villa Park to take on Derby County in the penultimate game of the regular season.
Bruceâs side are then on the road again the following week, travelling to London to face Millwall, who they could well meet again in the play-offs.
The Verdict
Seeing Terry back in training will delight Villaâs supporters.
Although the defender hasnât been missed in recent weeks, he is a huge presence at the back for Bruceâs side and is going to be key as Villa try to clinch promotion.
Bruce will not risk the defender if he isnât full right, as Terry will be so important when the play-offs come around.
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