Albion hope Joao Pedro’s injury woes are over for the season The Brazil forward could be cleared to return at Liverpool after recovering from an ankle problem.

Fabian Huerzeler will make calls on Joao Pedro and Lewis Dunk before the Anfield clash while also reporting Matt O’Riley is closing in on a return.

Joao Pedro will be fired up after a stop-start campaign so far but head coach Huerzeler said: “He always has extra motivation.

“Every time I speak with him, he is waiting to come back on the pitch as quickly as possible.

“He is a great healer. Now it is about him to stay stable. He is a player who can make a difference on the pitch.

“Hopefully he is stable for the next month and then play a whole season for us. Also important for him and the Brazil national team to have him in the perfect place. He is working hard.”

Ferdi Kadioglu is available after going off on Wednesday with a foot injury.