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Jores Okore's recovery is clearly on track - judging by a photograph of the defender on Aston Villa's training break in Portugal.



Okore is set to return to action next month as he nears the end of his rehabilitation period following a severe knee problem.



The 21-year-old Denmark international has joined Paul Lambert's squad for their warm weather getaway in Portugal.



And on Monday, Okore posted a photograph on Instagram of himself wearing a go-karting helmet.



Accompanying the photo was the message "Gokart ready selfie.... #gokart #portugal #avfc "



Villa fans will be hoping the £4 million centre half will be the driving force in the claret and blues defence soon.



Okore had made just four appearances for the club before suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament in last September's home defeat to Newcastle.