The defender is very much on the outs with manager Unai Emery at Villa Park.
However, he was called on against Nottingham Forest for their 4-2 win, with Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa and Diego Carlos missing.
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He stated post-game: "No matter what, I train my hardest every day to make sure I'm at the best level I can be to perform!
Picking up these 3 points is exactly what I work for! #UTV."
The win over Forest solidified Villa's position in the top four, especially with Manchester United losing to Fulham this weekend.