Norwich v West Brom preview

Norwich v West Brom preview

Published May. 10, 2013 9:15 a.m. ET

Goalkeeper John Ruddy is in contention to make his return for Norwich City against West Bromwich Albion at Carrow Road after five months out with a thigh injury.

Defender Sebastien Bassong shook off an ankle problem to start against Aston Villa, but fellow centre-half Michael Turner (groin) is still sidelined.

Forward Kei Kamara is missing after he played the last game of his loan spell from Sporting Kansas City last week and he has returned to the United States.

West Brom captain Chris Brunt could return to action after the Northern Ireland international missed three games with a knee injury but may be ready in time to play some part.

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Head coach Steve Clarke expects Gabriel Tamas to be available despite needing stitches to a head wound in the defeat by Manchester City in midweek.

Striker Marc-Antoine Fortune serves the final game of a three-match ban but Goran Popov and Steven Reid should be available after injury.

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