West Brom target Norwich game for return of Dwight Gayle and Ahmed Hegazi
Dwight Gayle and Ahmed Hegazi are targeting a return to action in Albion’s next league fixture against Norwich.
The pair have both missed the last two outings with hamstring strains, and are expected to sit out this weekend’s FA Cup third round clash with Wigan Athletic.
But Baggies boss Darren Moore is hopeful they will be available for a crunch match with the Canaries at The Hawthorns on Saturday, January 12.
Gayle is joint top-scorer for Albion this season with 13 goals while Hegazi has been in fine form recently, and helped the Baggies record back-to-back clean sheets before his injury.
Albion have missed both of them in the past two games, and have fallen to fourth place after picking up just one point from a possible six.
“Both players suffered strains,” said Moore. “They're important players for us.
“I don't think either will be fit for Saturday but we're very hopeful for the next league game after that.
“I don't think both of them will be out for a lengthy period, but it feels lengthy because of the fixtures.
“A week or two out and you can miss three or four games.”
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