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Libor Kozak’s wait for Premier League action rumbles on with boss Remi Garde insisting the striker is no better than Aston Villa’s current forward line.

Kozak, who has not made a top flight appearance since breaking his leg almost two year ago, will not be in the squad to face Southampton this weekend.

He had a brief run out as a substitute in Villa’s 5-3 Capital One Cup win in August, but has been overlooked by Garde aand Tim Sherwood before him.

The Czech international scored in the under-21s draw against Blackburn at Villa Park on Monday evening - but must to more to impress Garde.

“You know my job is to pick what I think the best players are,” explained Garde, who is trying to boost a team averaging less than a goal a game in the Premier League this season.

“This is the way it is with Libor.

“I have the feeling for many reasons that he could not do better than we are doing at the moment. This is my feeling.

“I am not saying anything bad about Libor. He’s not the only one not to be included in the squad. I saw him playing with the reserves and then I decided.”

Asked what Kozak needs to improve Garde replied: “I can’t tell you details but he needs to be better. He won’t be involved this weekend, no.”

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