Defenders Tommy Elphick and Micah Richards are both expected to miss Aston Villa's Sky Bet Championship clash at home to Fulham.
New Villa boss Steve Bruce thinks both Elphick and Richards could miss two to three weeks as both have suffered calf problems.
Midfielder Jack Grealish will miss the Villa Park clash as he serves the second game of a three-match ban.
Bruce will also weigh up whether to hand striker Jordan Ayew a recall to the starting line-up.
Tom Cairney is expected to return to the Fulham squad after missing the 2-2 draw against Norwich.
Aston Villa could be without Elphick and Richards for Fulham clash
