Potential return date emerges as West Brom favourite battles back from injury hell
West Brom could welcome striker Daryl Dike back to the first-team squad in ‘five or six weeks’, manager Carlos Corberan has said.
West Brom signed American striker Dike in the winter transfer window of 2022, bringing him in from Orlando City in a statement deal.
The powerful forward had enjoyed an impressive half-season loan spell with Barnsley the year prior, and he made the move to The Hawthorns as a top attacking prospect. However, things haven’t panned out quite as hoped for Dike just yet.
Injuries have hampered his time with the Baggies and after muscular injuries, he’s been on the sidelines with back-to-back achilles tendon ruptures. It’s been 227 days since he made a competitive appearance for the Championship side.
However, as he bids to get back to full fitness, the end looks to be in sight for the West Brom favourite.
As quoted by Birmingham Live, Carlos Corberan has said Dike took a notable step forward last week as he embarks on a three-step program to get back to 100%. This process could last between five and six weeks, and once completed, he will be available for selection.
Here’s what the West Brom boss had to say:
