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​Berahino begins comeback to West Brom contention

West Brom striker Saido Berahino is ready to take the next step towards a first-team comeback after last playing in September.

The striker will feature in their under-23s' game with Wolves in Kidderminster on Monday night.

Berahino has been battling fitness problems this season having been ruled overweight by the club and sent to France on a personal training programme.

Boss Tony Pulis said: "He's playing in the under-23s so that'll be his first full game. Hopefully he'll get through that and then we'll take it from there.

"We'll see how he is, if he tires or felt anything then we'd have to deal with it but the plan is for 90 minutes. It's not a game I'd take anything out of. Whether he plays well or badly, the important thing is 90 minutes.

"We will need everyone by the looks of things. The amazing thing is we have three games this week and then we have nine days off and then four games in eight days. It's quite extraordinary but it's for other people to talk about."

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