Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has played down injury concerns for Joe Cole.
The midfielder missed their friendly win over FC Dallas with a thigh strain.
Lambert told Villa's website: "Joe has a little knock on his thigh. It's a minor knock.
"He will be touch and go for Saturday. I won't rush him.
"But I am not too concerned. I think Joe will be fine for the first day."
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