Aston Villa are set to take on Birmingham City in the Midlands derby at the weekend.
Steve Bruce has told Aston Villa’s official website that Rushian Hepburn-Murphy will come into his team over the last two games of the season.
Hepburn-Murphy made his senior debut for Villa earlier this campaign, but injury has curtailed the youngster’s progress.
The attacker has been ruled out recently, and it has taken a while for him to return to full fitness.
However, Hepburn-Murphy was introduced as a late substitute for Villa against Fulham in their most recent match.
And Bruce has hinted that the youth prospect is in contention to start now, with Jonathan Kodjia set to miss the rest of the season through suspension.
He said: “It’s an ideal time to have a look at him.
“Obviously Jon could get a ban so Rushian could feature.
“We now have a big game to look forward to next week – and it’s all to play for.”
Hepburn-Murphy is regarded as one of Villa’s brightest up-and-coming talents, with Bruce already showing a willingness to turn to youth this term.
Andre Green has been given a run of games, and he largely impressed when handed a first-team opportunity.
Villa are next in action at the weekend, when they take on Birmingham City in what could be a fierce Midlands derby.
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