West Brom team news v Bristol City: Kyle Bartley could return for Carlos Corberan
Kyle Bartley is expected to return to the West Brom squad on Boxing Day against Bristol City, according to a report from Birmingham Mail.
The Baggies will be looking to return to winning ways when they head down the M5 to take on Bristol City, after losing 1-0 against Coventry in their previous game.
Bartley has not featured for the Baggies since the resumption of the campaign after the World Cup, but he is now all set to return.
Important player
The centre-back has played a key role for the Baggies since the appointment of Carlos Corberan.
The former Swansea defender scored winning goals against QPR and Stoke before the World Cup break and he is a player re-born under the Spaniard.
After hitting an appearance-related clause in his current contract, Bartley has extended his stay at The Hawthorns until the summer of 2024.
He picked up a niggle injury in the friendly match with Elche during Albion’s Spanish warm-weather training camp in Spain and missed out on the Coventry game due to illness.
However, he has returned to full training and he is likely to be in the squad to face Bristol City.
West Brom have made big strides under Corberan having won five games in a row before losing away at Coventry. Bristol City are struggling badly in the league, having picked up just one win in their last seven Championship games.
The Baggies should be aiming to pick up all three points on Boxing Day.
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