Aston Villa starlet Ben Chrisene is ‘one to watch’ as he is highly-rated by boss Steven Gerrard and could challenge for the left-back berth when he returns to Villa Park from Kilmarnock, according to Birmingham Live journalist Ashley Preece. Having only secured two wins from their opening eight Premier League fixtures of the season, the Midlands giants are just two points clear of the relegation zone, but Gerrard is unable to call upon Chrisene at the moment.
Having worked closely with the first-team and been involved in the pre-season tour of Australia, Chrisene headed north of the border for the campaign.
Just days before the summer transfer window slammed shut, the 18-year-old joined Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on loan.
Chrisene has already gone on to make five appearances in his new surroundings, but a poor start to the season means Killie are second-from-bottom in the table.