Scotland forward Ross McCormack has been disciplined by Aston Villa and dropped after "continually missing training", says manager Steve Bruce.
The 30-year-old was left out of Villa's match-day squad for Saturday's 2-2 Championship draw at home to Preston.
"He is nowhere near fit enough to play and be involved," Bruce told BBC WM 95.6. "I don't think he's in a physical shape or state to contribute.
"Unless his attitude towards everything changes, he's not going to be picked."
Former Leeds and Fulham front man McCormack, who signed for Villa for £12m in August, last scored on Boxing Day.