West Brom have had their fair share of injuries to contend with this season but the treatment room could be getting smaller.
Up front is where Carlos Corberan has been hit the most with Josh Maja sidelined for two months, whilst Daryl Dike is a long-term absentee. John Swift was tried in a forward role, and he had a small bit of success there, but the dreaded injury curse came again, and since then Corberan has had to try and work with the squad that he's got.
On-loan Brighton forward Jeremy Sarmiento returned just before the international break, and made a welcome return from the bench against Hull City. He's yet to make an impact yet, but there's a hope that something will happen him before the New Year comes as the Seagulls assess the loan situation.
Several players departed The Hawthorn's this summer, but due to a lack of funds available, Corberan could not replace them, and instead the likes of Alex Mowatt and Cedric Kipre have returned from loans at Middlesbrough and Cardiff City, and earned their place back in the team. No one out on loan right now stands out as someone who could help boost the squad, but fortunately the injury list is clearing up.
The Baggies' next match is against Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 25, in what will be the start of a busy month of fixtures because of the festive period, and how the scheduling is condensed.
Flick through to see which players are currently sidelined with injury or dealing with a problem, as well as an update from Carlos Corberan as to where they are. Which players are you most keen to see return after spending time away from the pitch?
1. John Swift - calf
Suffered a calf strain in the defeat to Birmingham City at the start of October. He's been tipped to return after the November international break. Expected return date: November 25th: Ipswich Town (H) or November 28: Cardiff City (A) | Getty Images
2. John Swift - calf (continued)
Carlos Corberan said on November 9: "Swift should be ready for the second week of the international break if they keep progressing how they are right now.” | Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
3. Josh Maja
Suffered an ankle injury against Bristol City, and was ruled out for eight weeks at the time. He's missed two months of action, and so he's missed an extra week. He's in contention to make a return to action after the international break. Expected return date: November 25th: Ipswich Town (H) | ROMAIN PERROCHEAU Photo: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU
4. Josh Maja
Talking on November 9 about Maja and John Swift: Carlos Corberan said: "“The idea is that both recover to training during the international break. Normally Maja should be ready before Swift in the first." | Harriet Lander/Getty Image Photo: Harriet Lander/Getty Image