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Christian Benteke has reportedly been ruled out of Aston Villa's Christmas fixtures through injury.
The Belgian striker, 23, is understood to have picked up the problem during a recent training session.
Benteke will now miss around a month of action for the Midlands club, according to Sky Sports News.
Villa continue their Premier League campaign on Boxing Day when they play host to Crystal Palace.
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