West Brom boss Tony Pulis says Saido Berahino could face Stoke
Thursday 31 December 2015 11:54, UK
West Brom boss Tony Pulis insists striker Saido Berahino is back in his good books and has a chance of starting against Stoke City this weekend.
Last season's top scorer was criticised by his manager before Monday's 1-0 win over Newcastle, saying he was 'lucky' to make the bench, but Pulis is keen to put their latest spat behind them.
Pulis told Sky Sports News HQ: "That's all done and dusted, we've moved on from that. The kid came on and did really well for 30 minutes and he's got a great chance of playing on Saturday.
"It's got nothing to do with anybody apart from me and Saido. That was last week. He's trained well this week, he's been in on time and he's done everything that everyone else has done.
"He just lapses, its not because he's a bad lad or anything. It's just the way he is, it's just him growing up and recognising it's about the group and about the team."
Berahino was at the centre of an on-off transfer saga with Tottenham last summer and Pulis admits the player could yet be leaving the club next month.
"It's the window, so everybody's talking about his future again," Pulis said.
"I was asked that question two windows ago and I told you exactly the same. The club would love to keep him. It's like selling a house, if someone comes and makes an offer too good to turn down, it's too good to turn down, but three parties have to agree.
"We'll have to move one or two out before we can move one or two in. I think everybody would like to strengthen. There's certain areas that need to be improved, but they'll be determined by if we do lose one or two players."
Victor Anichebe and Jonas Olsson both picked up knocks against Newcastle, and Pulis will give them late tests to decide whether they can feature this weekend.
