Aston Villa fans will be worried over the fitness of Ross Barkley.Dean Smith was forced to withdraw the Chelsea loanee during the opening stages of their clash against Brighton, shortly before Danny Welbeck scored the opening goal.The 26-year-old was seen clutching his hamstring after taking an attacking free-kick, and was substituted for Bertrand Traore after only five minutes of play.Barkley has managed three goals and an assist since joining on a season-long loan, but he now faces a spell on the sidelines having struggled for fitness in the past.Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill told BBC Sport of the injury: That's just a freak accident. “It could be the warm up - Ross Barkley's muscles could still be cold.“It changes the dynamic to.
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