West Brom set for return boost to ease one Eric Ramsay headache

The United States stopper has been sidelined for four matches amid a defensive availability crisis for Eric Ramsay's struggling side.

Versatile defender Campbell, who checked into The Hawthorns last summer in a switch from Canada outfit Montreal Impact, returned to training yesterday and his availability would be a shot in the arm for the Baggies for Saturday's visit of title-chasing Coventry.

Ramsay told the Express & Star: "When you add George to the guys that have come through with good minutes on Saturday at Norwich then the picture starts to become better."

Albion have been totally hampered by a lack of central defensive options over the last few weeks.

Campbell was joined by fellow summer recruits Chris Mepham, Krystian Bielik and Nat Phillips in the treatment room as Ramsay, still winless at the helm, has been forced into alternative, more makeshift options.

Bielik, who has an extensive injury record, returned from a dislocated shoulder to play most of Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Norwich.

Phillips was the sole remaining central defender as Albion recorded an encouraging point at Birmingham City last Tuesday but he suffered a heavy concussion in the closing stages.

Albion followed concussion protocols as he missed Cup action but the former Liverpool man is expected to return against Coventry.

Campbell's absence has been felt as the 24-year-old has won plenty of admirers in his debut season in English football. 

The one-cap United States international has been forced to spend the majority of the similar in a more unnatural right-back role given Albion's struggles in the position.

The Baggies could be boosted with defensive options for the clash against the Sky Blues with Bielik, Phillips and Campbell all likely to be in the reckoning.