West Brom defender Craig Dawson targets Christmas comeback after being ruled out for eight weeks

  • Craig Dawson suffered was ruled out for eight weeks after Southampton defeat
  • Dawson suffered a 'serious thigh muscle bleed and torn knee capsule'
  • The West Brom man aims to return for the Baggies' busy Christmas schedule
  • Tony Pulis' side have seven fixtures scheduled for December alone 

West Brom defender Craig Dawson is confident he can return to Premier League action for before Christmas.

The 27-year-old suffered a 'serious thigh muscle bleed and torn knee capsule' during the Baggies' 1-0 defeat by Southampton last month and club officials said at the time that Dawson would be out for at least eight weeks but the centre back is plotting a quick return.

'The doctor has told me eight weeks but I am hoping I can maybe shave some time off that, although I realise the dangers of rushing a recovery,' Dawson told West Brom's website.

Craig Dawson claims he will be back from injury for West Brom's busy Christmas schedule

Craig Dawson claims he will be back from injury for West Brom's busy Christmas schedule

'But the Christmas programme is really busy as everyone knows, and it would be great to be back in contention at that point.'


The Baggies have seven matches scheduled for December alone shortly before travelling to West Ham on New Year's Day - two days after facing Arsenal at The Hawthorns.   

Tony Pulis' side's narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of top-flight leaders Manchester City last weekend saw them drop to 15th and face a trip to 13th-placed Huddersfield on Saturday.

The Baggies defender suffered a serious thigh and knee injury against Southampton

The Baggies defender suffered a serious thigh and knee injury against Southampton

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