Obiang returns for Albion test

  • by Staff Writer
  • Wednesday, 25th November 2015

Pedro Obiang is fit and available for selection ahead of this week's visit of West Bromwich Albion, says West Ham's Head of Medical and Sport Science.

The Spanish Under 21 international has been out of action since the 2-1 win over Chelsea a month ago but is ready to be called upon on Saturday, says Stijn Vandenbroucke.

"Pedro returned to training with the group last week following his recovery from a quadriceps injury," Vandenbroucke told the club's website. "He has now got more training days under his belt and he will be available for selection on Sunday."

And there was further good news regarding 16-year-old defender Reece Oxford, who picked up a knock earlier in the week.

"Reece had a nasty fall in Monday’s Development Squad win over Derby County and was taken off as a precautionary measure at half-time," he added. "Reece will return to training this week with a view to being available for selection this weekend."

Vandenbroucke also confirmed that Darren Randolph is still recovering from a knee injury sustained whilst on international duty with Ireland, whilst long-term absentees Dimitri Payet and Enner Valencia will begin the "next stage" of their recovery programmes from next week.

As far as this week's opposition are concerned Tony Pulis has few injury worries but will be without Chris Brunt, who picked up a fifth booking last weekend against Arsenal which rules him out of the game.

West Ham captain Mark Noble will also miss out after picking up his fifth yellow of the campaign at Tottenham last Sunday, with his place expected to go to Alex Song who made his return from a lengthy injury in the same match.

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