Carlos Corberan shares exciting injury update on key West Brom trio ahead of Southampton clash
Carlos Corberan has issued an update on the fitness of key West Brom players
Carlos Corberan has given an optimistic West Brom injury update ahead of their crucial Southampton clash.
The Baggies have won three straight games and accumulated 10 points from their previous four games, indicating that they are in good form.
Albion are fifth in the Championship table as they aim to fight for promotion to the Premier League this season.
However, injuries have hurt their attacking options in recent weeks, with key players like John Swift absent from the side.
The Southampton clash represents the final game before the November international break, the final one of the calendar year.
What is the latest West Brom injury news?
Corberan revealed that Swift and Josh Maja are both back in light training, with a view to returning to the squad after the international break.
The West Brom boss also confirmed that Daryl Dike’s recovery from an Achilles injury is progressing better than originally expected, indicating a potential December return.
According to Corberan, via Birmingham Live, “the idea is that both recover to training during the international break.”
“If they continue to go as they are, Maja should be ready before Swift in the first week of the international break, and Swift should be ready for the second week.”
“[Dike] is adjusting to his fitness levels; you must carefully monitor how much time he spends on the field, but he is producing good work, and we are sticking to the original plan.
“If he continues to progress well, it means that by the end of December, he will be one of the squad’s more options.”
Where are West Brom in the Championship table?
In recent weeks, West Brom has defeated QPR, Coventry City, and Hull City to secure a play-off spot.
But defeat this weekend could see them fall back outside of the top six, depending on results elsewhere.
With a victory, the fifth-placed Baggies could overtake Russell Martin’s team.
Reaching a play-off spot would be an improvement over West Brom’s ninth-place finish from the previous season.
Corberan has earned a lot of plaudits for the work he’s done at the Hawthorns over the last year, with his response to their recent injury issues highlighting his importance as coach to the club.
In a 3-1 loss to nearby rival Birmingham City on October 6, West Brom last experienced defeat.
On Saturday, Albion takes on Southampton at St. Mary’s, with a 3pm kickoff.
Can West Brom compete with Southampton for promotion this season?
Saturday’s clash will be a big test of West Brom’s credentials as potential promotion contenders.
The team has coped well in the absence of big players like Swift in recent weeks, but the Saints pose the biggest threat they have faced in a number of games.
It is a blow that Maja and Swift won’t be available in time, but it is encouraging that they should both be back after the November international break.
Getting a result away to Southampton will be difficult, but it will be proof of their promotion threat if they can pull something off against an in-form Saints.
