West Brom will definitely be without midfielders Chris Brunt and James Morrison for Saturday's visit of Leicester in the Championship.Brunt was forced off in the 40th minute of Wednesday night's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury and his replacement Morrison was then forced off at half time due to an ankle problem, leaving the pair facing around a week on the sidelines.

Filipe Teixeira (knee) will also absent from the Baggies midfield meaning South Korean international Do-heon Kim should make his first start following four substitute appearances.

Boss Tony Mowbray will check on the fitness of defender Carl Hoefkens, who returned to training on Friday following a hamstring injury and could come into contention for Saturday's clash.

The Baggies will look to return to winning ways and close the gap on the automatic promotion places after the Eagles denied them a third successive league victory.

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