Villa's Grealish to miss Newcastle trip, could return for Spurs - Smith

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - February 13, 2021 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts Pool via REUTERS/Neil Hall

(Reuters) - Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish has recovered from his leg injury but a bout of illness will prevent him from playing against Newcastle United, manager Dean Smith said on Thursday.

Grealish, the club's main playmaker with six goals and 10 assists this season, has missed the last four Premier League matches but Smith said he could be fit in time for their next game against Tottenham Hotspur on March 21.