Scott Hogan is yet to make an appearance for Aston Villa this season.
Hogan has missed the whole of the season so far with injury, but he has been back in training for over a week now.
The striker is gradually getting back his match sharpness, and Bruce is expecting to be able to pick him again for Villa very soon.
Bruce said: “He’s there or thereabouts. I would think another week or so and he’ll be in contention again.”
Hogan looks likely to be used as a rotational option at Villa this season, as their strike force looks strong.
Jonathan Kodjia and Tammy Abraham have been used in partnership by Villa in recent weeks, and Hogan’s task to break those two up could be a tough one.
Hogan does offer different qualities to both Abraham and Kodjia though, and his return should bolster Bruce’s options up top.
If Hogan is to make it back next week, he could be fit enough to feature against Millwall at the Den in two Saturdays’ time.
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