West Brom v Swansea City injury news as 5 out and 1 doubt

The striker has been sidelined with an Achilles injury since February but is closing in on a return. (Image: Getty Images)The striker has been sidelined with an Achilles injury since February but is closing in on a return. (Image: Getty Images)
The striker has been sidelined with an Achilles injury since February but is closing in on a return. (Image: Getty Images)
West Brom are back at the Hawthorns as they host Swansea City in the EFL Championship.

West Brom team news 

Grady Diangana looked to be in some discomfort after a collision with a Stoke City player last weekend. The DR Congo international looked to have suffered a shoulder injury with no time scale for his return, but now things are looking rosier. 

He trained on Friday but was still in some discomfort and so his status for the match is questionable. Diangana has not been called up to represent DR Congo next month so he will be afforded a rest and can recuperate at home. 

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Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Carlos Corberan said: “The injury doesn't look as serious as expected, so it's a positive it is not going to take months.

"But it is a very uncomfortable injury for Grady in terms of his arm mobility. 

“He still didn't train with us, he will try today and depending on the pain he has – and how it affects his co-ordination of running – we will make the decision, it is something I don't know yet.

Daryl Dike could return to full training next month. He tore his Achilles in February and was expected to miss the remainder of the year but is now pushing towards a return. 

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"In terms of players to recover, it's Dike," Corberan said earlier this month. 

“He is making his process and during the next month he will be with the physical coaches. That is positive news. 

‘It started two days ago but will take around one month before he can integrate with the group."

Out: Daryl Dike. Doubt: Grady Diangana

Swansea City team news

Goalkeeper Andy Fisher is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up a groin injury in preseason, which required surgery.

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Sam Parker suffered a ‘significant’ injury earlier in the year and has yet to make an appearance. Josh Ginnelly is another potential absentee. 

Florian Bianchini and Nelson Abbey made their debut against Wycombe Wanderers this week and will be pushing for their first Championship appearances. Myles Peart-Harris who was at Portsmouth last season has joined Swansea on loan from Brentford. 

Out: Andy Fisher, Josh Ginnelly, Sam Parker, and Aimar Govea.

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