Villa recall Cissokho from loan

Remi Garde has boosted his defensive options after
recalling Aly Cissokho from his loan spell at Porto. Photo: Filed.

Premier League strugglers Aston Villa have recalled defender Aly
Cissokho from his season-long loan at Porto.

Cissokho will return to Villa Park, though the full-back is not
eligible until January.

The 28-year-old featured in just two league games for Porto
since being loaned in August and did not feature at all in their
Champions League campaign.

Cissokho played under Remi Garde at Lyon and was recalled by
the French manager with Villa languishing bottom in the Premier
League.

Villa's next test is against Newcastle United at St James' Park
on Saturday.