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Aston Villa captain Micah Richards is a doubt for this weekend's trip to Southampton.

It could give manager Remi Garde a defensive headache with Ciaran Clark suspended.

Richards will face a late fitness test before the match at St Mary's.

"He's struggling a little bit with a knee," said Garde.

"I have to make changes. If a player is suspended the two central defenders will change. Clark has played the last three games with me, then it will have a change of course.

"I have more possibility in this part of the field. Jores Okore trained this week. He is fully fit."

Asked if there was a chance Richards could play, the manager replied: "Yes."

Gabby Agbonlahor is available for selection after recovering from a calf problem, but Tiago Ilori and Jose Angel Crespo are still sidelined.

"Gabby has trained this week with the group," explained Garde.

"Tiago Ilori is still not fully fit to be selected. He's on a good way, but he's not fit at the moment. Jose Crespo is not available for selection this weekend."