Cameroon playmaker Jean Makoun couldn’t believe that he must serve a three-match ban after receiving a red card against Blackpool last month.

“In France, if you're sent off it's a one-match ban, with perhaps another match added in too. When I first heard it was three games, I thought, 'What? You're joking!” he was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.

"It really upset me. It was after the match in the dressing room. Fabian told me 'You're now out for three games,' and I said 'No, no'. I thought,  'Am I ever going to play again?' "

The 27-year old midfielder joined Villa in January from Lyon for £6 million. He has just played four games and started to settle in the Premier League before being hit by the ban.

"I am feeling really good. Everything has gone well since I've been here - apart from my red card, of course."

"I am absolutely raring to go now. I felt really bad after the red card. I had put lots of effort into getting used to the game here and being ready to put the work in for Villa."

"I felt after the red card like I was no use. It was really hard to take. It was really upsetting because above all else I want to contribute and help the team."

"It happened so quickly. I was just starting to get the rhythm of the game in this country and suddenly it was cut short for three matches."

"I am not a good spectator either. I don't like watching games because it winds me up. I prefer to be out there on the pitch and helping. I don't even like watching on television."

"Now I am raring to go. I can't wait to get started again. I want to make a big impact on the team. It's seemed like an eternity. I have been waiting patiently."

"We're finally there now. I am prepared for the next game now, which is a tough match against Wolves," the Cameroon inspirational midfielder concluded.

Aston Villa have been struggling over the past few weeks and dropped to the 13^th place of the 20-team table. They are hoping to bounce back when they host Wolves next Saturday with Makoun back in.