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West Brom get Bakary Sako boost ahead of Aston Villa derby clash

The Baggies might have to make do without Hal-Robson Kanu, but the Mali international’s imminent return could not have been at a better time

Bakary Sako has started ‘full contact training’, according to West Bromwich Albion coach Darren Moore.

The Mali forward has been out of the Baggies’ squad in the last three games and could be in line to make his third appearance when they face rivals Aston Villa in Friday’s English Championship tie.

Since signing for the Hawthorns outfit on a free, after leaving Premier League side Crystal Palace, the striker has played just twice.