Daryl Dike is delighted to be back in action at West Brom, with the injury-ravaged USMNT star admitting it has “been a long year”.

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• Ruled out in February 2024
• Back in action 12 months later
• Hopes fitness issues are over

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The powerful frontman stepped off the bench in the Baggies’ 1-1 draw at Millwall. He was given the final 15 minutes at The Den, with fitness having been built up steadily over recent weeks in training and across U21 appearances.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Dike has returned after 12 months stuck on the sidelines with an Achilles injury. The 24-year-old has also endured hamstring and calf complaints during his time with West Brom, restricting him to just 33 appearances on the back of a 2022 transfer from MLS side Orlando City.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The hope is that fitness problems are finally being left in the past, allowing Dike to rediscover the kind of form that has allowed the Oklahoma native to win 10 senior caps for his country. His last goal at club level was recorded on January 7, 2024.

• WHAT DARYL DIKE SAID

  Dike is pleased to be doing his day job again, posting on social media after returning to the West Brom fold under experienced coach Tony Mowbray: “Been long year without doing what I love. Lots of prayers and work has been put into this. Sooooo happy to be back playing.”

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