By Aston Villa FC

Diego Carlos is edging closer to a return for Aston Villa.

The Brazilian rejoined full training recently for the first time since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in August.

And his teammates were clearly delighted to have him back, welcoming him onto the training pitches at Bodymoor Heath – as you can see in our gallery below.

Last week, Unai Emery addressed his return, saying: “Diego Carlos, we are so happy, because he has started training with us. But, of course, he will need time to be fit and to be confident to play."

Swipe through pictures of Carlos’ return to training below…

  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.
  • Diego Carlos steps up his comeback from injury at Bodymoor Heath.