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Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has provided an update on injuries to central defensive duo Nathan Baker and James Chester.

As Villa beat Cardiff City 3-1, Baker was withdrawn at half-time with a groin strain, while Chester played the match with a face mask to protect a broken nose.

Bruce revealed that Chester sustained the facial injury during last week's draw at Brighton & Hove Albion.

He will not know the severity of Baker's problem until the players report back to Bodymoor Heath on Monday.

On Chester, Bruce said: "He broke his nose at Brighton. I don't recommend that as it's sore.

"You would never have thought it because he's played with a mask today - typical Chezzy - he's from tough stock.

"He didn't even flinch about playing. He got a mask fitted and he did great."

Asked if Baker's injury is serious, Bruce replied: "It's bit of a groin. I don't know until Monday, hope not."

Tommy Elphick deputised for Baker as Villa kept a second-half clean sheet.