West Bromwich Albion head coach Pepe Mel could be without captain Chris Brunt for the next six weeks due to a knee injury.
The 29-year-old suffered the blow when he twisted awkwardly during the Baggies' 3-0 defeat to Manchester United last weekend.
According to the Express & Star, Brunt could miss West Brom's next seven fixtures as he begins recovery from knee ligament damage.
Mel could also be without midfielder Claudio Yacob and right-back Steven Reid for this weekend's match against Swansea City due to injuries.
