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Report: Villa prepared to ban Jack Grealish following off-field actions

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish (REUTERS)
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Aston Villa are prepared to enforce disciplinary action on the young forward following an all-night party at a Birmingham hotel.

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish

Aston Villa youngster Jack Grealish is likely to face disciplinary action from the club following his latest off-field actions, reports The Telegraph.

Reports suggest the 21-year-old will be fined two weeks’ wages and may even be given a playing suspension that would see him left out of the squad for this Saturday’s crucial Championship clash at home to Newcastle United (5.30pm kick-off).

The England Under-21 international was alleged to have been involved in an all-night party at a Birmingham hotel following Villa’s 0-0 draw with Ipswich Town last Saturday.

Ross McCormack celebrates with Jack Grealish after he scores Aston Villa's first goal

It is not the first time the Villan has been involved in off-field controversy as previous incidents include going out partying after a 4-0 defeat to Everton and being pictured drunk on holiday last summer.

Grealish signed a new four-year deal earlier in the month, yet manager Roberto Di Matteo is not afraid to punish the attacking midfielder for his actions.

Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo

“Unfortunately it has happened again,” the Villa boss told The Telegraph.

“We expect our players to behave in a professional manner at all times, so it is something that we don’t tolerate

“It’s important that he understands what he has, and he needs to grow up very quickly.

“Once (the investigation is) finished and we have all the facts then we will take disciplinary action.”

Aston Villa's Aaron Tshibola and Jack Grealish before the game