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Remi Garde has revealed that he was 'not completely happy' with Adama Traore's cameo in Aston Villa's defeat to Watford.

Adama, whose first team appearances have been few and far between since he arrived from Barcelona in the summer, came on as a 68th minute replacement for Carles Gil in the 3-2 home loss to the Hornets last weekend.

The 19-year-old attacker gave several glimpses of his explosive pace and direct play, but he must do more to convince Garde to start him for the claret and blues.

Garde hinted that another substitute role was the most Adama could hope for when bottom club Villa bid to stop the rot away at Southampton on Saturday.

"He’s very young - he needs to learn," said Garde, when asked about the 19-year-old's contribution against Watford.

"To answer your question I was not completely happy about the way he came in the game.

"He needs to improve his understanding of the game. He can be very strong one-on-one, he’s very quick, very fast."

Garde has been encouraged by Adama's desire to learn and develop his all round game on the Bodymoor Heath practice pitches.

"He's young and he needs to understand maybe a bit more the collective game," added Garde.

"He is a nice person, a nice guy. I have the feeling that he wants to improve and then he’s on the right way for me."

Meanwhile, should Libor Kozak be involved against Southampton?