Jonas Olsson should be back for West Bromwich against Blackpool

05 January 2011 16:19
West Bromwich defender Jonas Olsson is poised to return after a three-month absence for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Blackpool on January 15.[LNB]Olsson has been sidelined with an achilles problem since October but has now returned to full training. [LNB]The Swedish player helped Roberto Di Matteo's side gain promotion from the Championship last season and also to make a fine start to the current campaign. [LNB] Sorely missed: West Bromwich have struggled while Olsson has been sidelined[LNB]But in his absence Albion have leaked 24 goals in 12 league games - including Tuesday night's 3-0 defeat at Fulham - and have slid down the table towards the relegation zone. [LNB]Di Matteo is unlikely to bring Olsson back for the weekend FA Cup tie at Reading but admits he is set for a comeback against the Seasiders. [LNB]The Italian said: 'I am not sure whether Jonas will be back for Saturday but we are hopeful he will be back for the next league game against Blackpool. [LNB]'He has been out for quite a long time and he is a very important player for us. [LNB]'It is a fact that we haven't lost many games when Jonas has been in the team.'[LNB] Fulham 3 West Brom 0: Carson gaffe gifts Cottagers crucial victoryWatch all the Premier League goals every week on our brilliant video playerClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuaryAll the latest West Bromwich Albion news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Jonas Olsson, Roberto Di Matteo

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