Graham Dorrans faces race to be fit

19 April 2011 12:10
West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans is facing a fight to be fit before the end of the season. [LNB]Dorrans has been out of action for six weeks after sustaining an ankle injury in training.[LNB]Baggies assistant manager Michael Appleton admitted time was running out for Dorrans to be sufficiently match fit to return during the current campaign. [LNB] Eye on the ball: Dorrans is sidelined with an ankle injury [LNB]Appleton said: 'Graham is ticking along and doing his rehabilitation work, doing what is expected of him. [LNB]'Hopefully we might see him before the end of the season, fingers crossed. [LNB]'But it's one thing saying "you're fit" and another thing saying "you're match fit" and the games are running out now. [LNB]'Deep down we know if Graham Dorrans comes back and plays any football between now and the end of the season that would be great for everyone. [LNB]'But, if he doesn't, we've been playing without him for the last few weeks anyway and we'll just get on with it.' [LNB]Appleton added: 'It would be foolish of us to start rushing players back in, especially when you've only got five games and five crucial games. [LNB]'You want to be sure that every player that starts or comes on is 100% fit.'[LNB] No boing, boing for Baggies as Hodgson reveals fears of Dorrans injuryWest Brom's Dorrans declares himself fit to face West Ham in crucial battleWest Bromwich Albion FC news, features and opinion [LNB]  

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