Source: Daily_Mail
WEST BROM v Newcastle: Half of Roberto Di Matteo's outfield lineup face fitness tests
West Brom head coach Roberto Di Matteo will check on the fitness of a quintet of players ahead of Sunday's home Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle.[LNB]Chris Brunt (groin), Peter Odemwingie (knee), James Morrison (back), Paul Scharner (knee) and Nicky Shorey (illness) will all be assessed.[LNB]Di Matteo said: 'We are hoping that some of these players will be available on Sunday.'[LNB] One of many: Chris Brunt (right) scored against Everton last weekend[LNB]Midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu will serve the second game of a two-match ban after his sending-off at Everton.[LNB]Central defender Jonas Olsson could return to action early in the new year after encouraging news about his Achilles problem.[LNB]Provisional squad: Carson, Myhill, Jara, Hurst, Tamas, Scharner, Ibanez, Cech, Shorey, Reid, Dorrans, Brunt, Morrison, Tchoyi, Cox, Odemwingie, Fortune, Miller, Meite, Barnes, Thomas, Berahino.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Explore more:People: Nicky Shorey, Paul Scharner, Jonas Olsson, Roberto Di Matteo, James Morrison Places: Newcastle
