West Bromwich Albion Football Club News

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• Manager:Roy Hodgson

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Greening absence confirmed

27 Jan 2009 - 09:49:48

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West Brom captain Jonathan Greening faces up to six weeks on the sidelines after it was confirmed that he strained a medial ligament in his left knee during Saturday's FA Cup fourth round draw against Burnley.

It is the latest blow for Baggies boss Tony Mowbray who now has 11 players out of action.

Mowbray had said after the weekend draw: "Our injury problems are getting worse.

"Jonno has gone off with a medial knee ligament injury while Ryan Donk has gone off with tired muscles around his groin.

"If you add him to the centre-halves we've already got out in (Leon) Barnett, (Jonas) Olsson and (Abdoulaye) Meite, and all the others, the list keeps growing - and it's not good.

"I'm pretty sure we're not the only club suffering injuries but it's coming to the critical point for us."

However despite his injury problems, Mowbray is not planning to sign any cover during the current transfer window.

He added: "I would hope we'll have some of our injured players back, fit and available, in a week or two.

"In the meantime, it's an opportunity for the other players who haven't played much this year."