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Steve Bruce considering changing system at Aston Villa, just to get the best out of Jack Grealish

Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December ...
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Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish is close to full fitness again now, after missing much of the season with injury.

Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England.

Steve Bruce has told the Express and Star that he is considering changing system to get the best out of Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish.

Grealish has missed much of the season so far with injury, but he is edging closer to full fitness now.

The 21-year-old made his first start for the claret and blues in the league this season against Derby County and impressed, despite his side’s 2-0 defeat at Pride Park.

Grealish was a constant threat in the contest, but Bruce feels that he may need to adapt to get the best out of the youngster.

Jack Grealish of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at Villa Park on November 26, 2016 in Birmingham, England.

“In my opinion Jack is the most talented player we’ve got at the club,” Bruce said.

“We have to find a system or a position which suits him, where we play him.

“He has reminded us the last couple of weeks what a good player he is. I thought he played very well.

“He has been out injured and we have only had him back (in training) for a month. It is up to me and the staff to find a system for him.”

Mark Waddington of Blackpool is tackled by Jack Grealish of Aston Villa during the FA Cup Third Round Match between Aston Villa and Blackpool at Villa Park on January 4, 2015 in Birmingham,...

Whether Bruce’s tactics will be altered at the weekend remain to be seen, but Villa will be keen to find their attacking groove again.

The Midlands side have drawn blanks in their last two fixtures, with their automatic promotion hopes taking a dent.

Villa had been in strong form, but a draw with Millwall and a defeat to Derby County have halted their momentum.

Villa are next in action on Saturday, when they take on Sheffield United at Villa Park.

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