Aston Villa caretaker Gary McAllister has confirmed that Emile Heskey has recovered from a knee problem.
Striker could face former club after recovering from knee problem
Aston Villa caretaker Gary McAllister has confirmed that Emile Heskey has recovered from a knee problem and could face former club Wigan on Saturday.
The former England striker played no part in Villa's 2-1 defeat to West Brom after being ruled out shortly before kick-off and was replaced by Gabriel Agbonlahor.
However, he is now at least in contention for a place on the bench, with victory for Villa able to officially ensure them of their status in the Premier League next term.
"Emile has come back in and trained the past couple of days," said McAllister.
"He had a bit of fluid on his knee which had caused a bit of swelling but that has settled down."
Makoun out
Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun will not play any part due to still suffering from a dead leg suffered in their loss at the Hawthorns, but Richard Dunne has recovered from a similar knock.
McAllister said: "Jean has a dead leg and has been feeling it for a while now so we pulled him out of training.
"He has upped his training this week but he's only been with the physios and not joined in with the full group.
"We're just going to hold him back again so he won't be available."
