West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson sidelined for six weeks

05 November 2010 11:13
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson is facing up to six weeks out of action with an Achilles injury.[LNB]Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo confirmed the club's vice-captain could be sidelined until mid December.[LNB]It is a big setback for the Baggies as Olsson has been a key figure in their fine start to the campaign in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB] Ruled out: Baggies vice-captain Olsson will be missing until Christmas through injury[LNB]'With Jonas, we're looking at a longer injury - rather than a few weeks,' said Di Matteo.[LNB]'I would like to keep it down to weeks, but it won't be two weeks. It will definitely be around the five or six-week mark.[LNB]On the ball: Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo[LNB]'It's an injury that can improve dramatically but he's not going to be back within two weeks, that's for sure.'[LNB]Leading scorer Peter Odemwingie could be in contention to return in Sunday's home clash against Manchester City after being sidelined for a month with a knee problem.[LNB]Odemwingie, on target four times this season, has returned to training but midfielder James Morrison remains doubtful with his knee setback.[LNB]Di Matteo said: 'Peter has joined in with us so we will have to see how he reacts.[LNB]'With James Morrison, it's touch and go with his knee, but, if it's not Sunday, then hopefully he will be available for the next game.[LNB]'It's assessment on a daily basis with him.'[LNB]  Pablo Ibanez wins appeal over sending off in West Brom's defeat to Blackpool Blackpool 2 West Brom 1: Off night for Albion as hosts rock to first home winWEST BROMWICH ALBION FC

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