John Carver: 'Jonas Gutierrez could play against Aston Villa'

Newcastle United manager John Carver has admitted that Jonas Gutierrez could take part in their Premier League game at home against Aston Villa this Saturday.

The 31-year-old overcame testicular cancer last year, undergoing surgery and a spell of chemotherapy treatment in Argentina.

Carver told BBC Sport: "Jonas Gutierrez is in the squad. There's a possibility he could be on the bench and that's a massive lift for everyone."

Gutierrez, who hasn't played in the Premier League since April, returned to Newcastle in November after beating his illness.