Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says Jack Grealish could return against Tottenham Hotspur on March 21.
The England playmaker has missed a number of games since injuring his lower leg last month.
Friday's clash with Newcastle United has come to soon for Grealish, but he will be available the following week against Spurs.
"Jack has been making really good progress and we are happy at where he's at but, unfortunately, he won't make it [Friday's game]," said Smith.
"He has been ill this week so he's been off for a couple of days as well, but we're hopeful for the Tottenham game now, that's for sure.
"Jack is still in and around the training ground. He takes part in the meetings. He's got a voice and an opinion, which is good."
