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Problems mount for Baggies

18 Mar 2010 - 14:38:25

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West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo has a selection dilemma ahead of this weekend's Championship clash with Preston.

With Jonas Olsson, Steven Reid and Roman Bednar all out, the Italian coach could make a swoop into the loan market ahead of next Thursday's deadline.

Jerome Thomas is also a doubt but Andwele Slory could return after a family bereavement.

"I'm not expecting Jonas, Steven or Roman to be back for Saturday," said Di Matteo.

"Steven's not got a bad injury, but he played three games in seven days and I don't think he's played that many games in a short space of time for years.

"I think the sheer volume of games in such a short space of time just increases the risk of injuries. Roman will be out for a couple of weeks. Jerome is getting better and we'll assess him today.

"Slory has had a death in the family and has had to go back to Surinam for the funeral. He is due back tonight and will be in contention for Saturday."