Aston Villa are hopeful of a quick return to full fitness for Lucas Digne.

The France international is expected to be sidelined for between two to three weeks with the issue, which forced him to withdraw from international duty, says the Express & Star.

Digne is certain to miss this Sunday's trip to Leeds and likely Villa's match away at Nottingham Forest on October 10 but could return for the home fixture against Chelsea the following weekend.

It was initially feared the 29-year-old might be facing an extended period out after initial scans revealed a possible stress fracture but further tests have left Digne, who has a history of recovering from injury quickly, confident of making a swift return.