Daryl Dike has hurt his Achilles, which could keep him out for up to nine months.


West Brom said on Tuesday that US international Daryl Dike's Achilles injury could keep him out for up to nine months.

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On Saturday, when West Brom beat Stoke 2-1, the goal scorer had to be taken off on a bed and given an oxygen mask.

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"Albion's medical and sports science teams will give Dike all the help he needs to get back to full fitness later this year."

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On January 22 against Peterborough, in his first game, he hurt his leg and had to miss the rest of the season.

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He played for the U.S. national team for the first time since July 2021 last month. He was on the team that played Grenada and El Salvador in the CONCACAF Nations League.

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