Albion duo close to returns ahead of Liverpool and City games

And that could mean a date with his summer suitors for Yankuba Miteh.

The winger, who was subject of an offer from Liverpool, and Mats Wieffer are closing on comebacks.

They are likely to return at some stage over the next eight days.

Albion go to Liverpool on Sunday, followed by cup and league games at Manchester City.

Asked about the pair, head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: "There is an option. Especially with Minteh, there might be an option. But definitely next week.

"They will train tomorrow with the team and then we will see if they are available or not.

"If they are not available for his game then I am quite convinced we will see them back in the squad next week for the City games."

Pascal Struijk was again missing at Jablonec and will be assessed on Friday and Saturday in terms of the Liverpool game.

Hurzeler said: "It is not a big issue but it is something that can get bigger if you risk it too early.

"We have so many games and we have to take care of the health of the players. We have to make wise decisions."

Albion allowed Diego Gomez and Maxim De Cuyper to rest rather than travel to the Czech Republic and Jason Steele was ruled out through illness.