If Jack Grealish is fit enough to be involved, he will receive a wholehearted welcome back to Villa Park on Wednesday. Just not the reception he might have hoped for.
Grealish should be a Villa fan's favourite, even after his transfer to Manchester City in the summer. He's a homegrown talent, who captained his boyhood club, led them to promotion back to the Premier League, scored the final day goal to keep them in it the season later, and would play a key role in an 11th-placed finish last season.
Then, he ensured he earned Villa a British record fee for his services after breaking into the England squad as their captain.
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