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Better news for Zuiverloon

16 Sep 2008 - 12:55:37

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Gianni Zuiverloon could return to the West Brom starting line-up for this weekend's derby clash with Aston Villa after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The 21-year-old Dutchman sustained the problem while on international duty last week, but has made a rapid recovery, to boss Tony Mowbray's delight.

The Baggies boss told the Express & Star: "Things are quite positive on Gianni's hamstring injury. There's no tear so it's not going to be a lengthy injury.

"It'll either be this weekend or next weekend I'd think. It'll be ten days or something like that.

"I'm sure the boy will want to get back up and running as fast as he can. The test will come when he tries it out."

Mowbray also hopes Ishmael Miller and Abdoulaye Meite will be ready for a first-team return on Sunday after sitting out the victory against West Ham United with injuries.

He added: "The extra day helps us and I'd hope by the end of the week they're back on the training field. But you can never really tell with these injuries.

"With five days to go I couldn't give you a clear indication of whether they're going to be ready or not."