Hull v West Brom preview

West Brom could be buoyed by the return of club-record signing Nacer Chadli as they look to keep up momentum in the Premier League when they face relegation candidates Hull on Saturday.

West Brom have won their last two league matches, including a convincing 4-0 win over Burnley on Monday Night Football which lifted them to ninth in the Premier League table. The return of Chadli from a minor knee injury could further boost their in-form forward line.

Mike Phelan’s Hull are struggling in 18th place having lost eight of their 12 league matches and have won just three. Their last match was a heavy 3-0 loss to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, with the Tigers’ last win coming against Southampton on November 6.

Team news

Hull pair Adama Diomande and Andrew Robertson will both return to contention for the game.

Striker Diomande has served a three-game ban, while Scotland international defender Robertson has been sidelined for six weeks due to a calf injury.

Boss Mike Phelan, who has no other new injury or suspension concerns, must decide whether to stick with teenage defender Josh Tymon, who could make his home league debut after starting in last week’s defeat at Sunderland.

Chadli, West Brom’s £13m summer signing from Tottenham, has missed the two matches either side of the international break after undergoing minor knee surgery. He has resumed training and Baggies boss Tony Pulis will make a late decision about whether he travels.

Pulis has a couple of unnamed players nursing knocks following Monday’s win over Burnley while goalkeeper Boaz Myhill (ankle) and striker Saido Berahino, who is still …

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