It's been a decent season so far for Albion and despite their painful 5-1 home loss to Everton last night, they remain in contention for European qualification.
Roberto De Zerbi's team have five vital matches left to play and will have to manage his squad carefully in the remaining fixtures. This Sunday Albion travel to title-chasing Arsenal and on Thursday May 18 they make the long trip north to face Newcastle at St James' Park. Two home matches then follow as lowly Southampton visit the Amex on Sunday, May 21, swiftly followed by title favourites Manchester City on Wednesday, May 24. The final match of a long season is at Aston Villa, who have improved greatly under Unai Emery and are also challenging for European football.
Continental qualification remains in reach for De Zerbi's seventh placed team but the injuries are stacking up at exactly the wrong time. Here's a list of Albion's walking wounded and when they can be expected to return...

5. Joel Veltman - major doubt
The defender tweaked his hamstring at Chelsea last month and did further damage to it against Wolves. Expected to miss Arsenal and perhaps the rest of the campaign. Photo: Mike Hewitt

6. Jakub Moder - out
The Poland international has missed an entire year with a serious ACL injury. Back in training and will be back next season. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst

7. Jeremy Sarmiento - out
Suffered a foot injury on international duty last month and has not been seen since. Hoping to play some part in the run-in but Arsenal is too soon. Photo: Mike Hewitt

8. Pascal Gross - in
Missed the Man United match with a 'minor knock' and returned for the Everton loss. Expected to play against Arsenal as long no flare up. Photo: GLYN KIRK

