Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is unsure if Bertrand Traore will be fit for Sunday's clash with Arsenal.
The £19million signing was handed his full Premier League debut against Southampton on Sunday but forced off just 29 minutes into the 4-3 defeat with a groin problem.
Smith remains hopeful the injury is not too serious and that the Burkina Faso international will be available for the trip to the Emirates, as Villa aim to get their season back on track after two straight defeats.
“Any player that is not playing, I hope is frustrated because they should want to play. He is the same," said Smith.
“He comes in every day and works hard and has settled really well with the rest of the squad. I expect big things from him."
