Source: FOOTYMAD
Boss to rest weary legs
Di Matteo planning changes ahead of Royals test Roberto Di Matteo has said he again plans to make changes to Albion’s starting line-up to face Reading in the FA Cup fifth-round. The Baggies have had a gruelling schedule since the turn of the year with Saturday’s game the tenth inside seven weeks. With a number of players on the sidelines through injury or suspension the Italian intends to shuffle his pack giving a number of fringe players their chance to impress. “We'll have to make changes as Nouble won't be available and no-one is coming back from injury,” the Baggies boss said. "They are getting better but they definitely won't be available for Saturday or Tuesday. "James Morrison won't be available for those games either. “He's working on his fitness now and hopefully sooner rather than later he can join in full training with the squad and then from there we'll have a better idea of when he'll be available for selection." Influential playmaker Graham Dorrans could be one those making way with the Scottish international playing through the pain barrier in recent weeks. "Graham Dorrans has been fantastic for us, also because he has been playing with a little injury in the last few weeks,” he added. "I am aware of it and wary of it. "You always try to think maybe I can pull him off but it's kind of difficult because he can be so influential for us. "He's got a little problem on his hip flex, which we'll have to monitor."
