text: Aston Villa attacker Gabriel Agbonlahor shows he pulls no punches where fitness is concerned as he closes in on a return to first-team action. Agbonlahor took to Instagram to show off his fight for full fitness as he posted a video of himself performing a boxing workout with a trainer. The 28-year-old missed Villa’s semi-final victory over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium last weekend because of a troublesome hamstring injury. Aston Villa attacker Gabriel Agbonlahor shows he pulls no punches where fitness is concerned . The Aston Villa striker unleashes a flurry of punches as he closes in on a return to first-team action . Agbonlahor missed the semi-final win against Liverpool because of a troublesome hamstring problem . The Villa attacker will be hoping to return to action against Manchester City on Saturday at the Etihad . But, the video suggests that the former England international could be ready for a return to action sooner rather than later as he unleashes a series of blows . Tim Sherwood’s side face a tricky trip to Manchester City on Saturday as they look to mathematically guarantee themselves Premier League safety. Villa are currently four points clear of the relegation zone in 15th position with five games to go. The former England international watches on as his side beat Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley . Agbonlahor celebrates with Fabian Delph (left) and Jack Grealish in the Wembley changing rooms . Agbonlahor and the Aston Villa squad celebrate as they book their place in the FA Cup final at Wembley .
target: Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor throws a flurry of punches in training .
  Attacker is closing in on return to fitness following hamstring injury .
  Agbonlahor missed Aston Villa's semi-final victory against Liverpool .
  The 28-year-old will be hoping to return against Manchester City .