Adomah recovers in time ahead of Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers clash

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has confirmed Ghana winger Albert Adomah will play against Blackburn Rovers after recovering from an injury.

The Ghana international has recovered quicker than expected after he suffered a 'horrible dead leg' injury during the side's 1-1 stalemate at Birmingham City.

The 28-year-old was clattered during the first-half of the Second City derby and had to be replaced by Ross McCormack.

It was widely feared he will be on the shelf for an extended period but has recovered in a record time to face Rovers on Saturday.

“Albert will be OK. Micah won’t make it, with Leo it might be a little bit too early."manager Steve Bruce said on Friday

The Villans will be without Jordan Ayew, who is suspended for the clash.