West Brom’s Dawson will be out for eight weeks

West Brom has confirmed that Craig Dawson is expected to be out of action until Christmas with the knee injury he sustained at Southampton last week.

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Scans have shown that defender will not require surgery but he is expected to be out of action for eight weeks, according to the club website.

Dawson was forced off late on in the 1-0 defeat at St Mary’s amid concerns he had suffered cruciate ligament damage.

A club statement read: “The injury gave Craig a serious thigh muscle bleed and a torn knee capsule.

“It’s a serious injury but we are heartened that it’s already showing an improvement and surgery is not required.”

West Brom, looking for their first win in nine games, faces Manchester City at The Hawthorns on Saturday.