Aston Villa are set to be playing in the play offs, with a almost fully fit squad to choose from.
Villa have been struggling for options at centre-back over recent weeks, which makes their run of 10 wins in a row even more remarkable.
Smith has not been able to call upon a settled defence, but Villa are getting players back just in time for the play offs.
Both James Chester and Kortney Hause are due to return to full fitness soon, while goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic will also come back into contention.
“Chester is back training, Hause will be ready for Norwich and Tommy Elphick was on the bench last week,” Smith said.
“Kalinic should start training on Monday as well.“
Chester may well have the best chance of coming back into Villa’s first-team when he does return to fitness.
Tyrone Mings’ place in Villa’s starting line-up for the play offs looks secure, but it remains to be seen which defender will be picked to play alongside him.
Kalinic, meanwhile, faces a fight to win back his number one shirt at Villa Park.
Jed Steer has been in great form of late, and may well have earned Smith’s trust ahead of the promotion deciding fixtures.
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