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Tony Pulis insists Saido Berahino is still not fit enough for West Brom selection

Saido Berahino, West Bromwich Albion
Image: Saido Berahino has not played for West Bromwich Albion since September 10

West Brom striker Saido Berahino is at odds with the Baggies over his fitness.

The club and player, who are in contract talks, disagree over his condition as he continues to be left out of the squad.

The striker posted a video on Instagram - which he has since deleted - late on Thursday night of him jogging, with the caption "They say i aint fit #OK".

But boss Tony Pulis has repeatedly stated Berahino, who has not played since September 10, is not fit enough to be included in his side having been ruled overweight earlier this season.

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Tony Pulis thinks Berahino needs space while he gets help for fitness

He was twice sent to France on a personal training programme but has still failed to make the bench and is unlikely to feature against Derby in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Pulis said: "I don't think he's physically ready, no. We'll see, I'll pick the team tomorrow.

"He's just got to step up. There are lots of things that Saido has to do but, as I've said before, if Saido was at his maximum and was clear in his mind what he wanted to do and everything was right for him he'd be in the team.

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"That's what we're asking him to do, to make sure he's ready mentally and physically, and when he's ready mentally and physically he's as good as anything.

"You get fed up of talking about it. Good, let's move on to something else."

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