• Saido Berahino is out for a month with strained knee ligaments
  • The 21-year-old suffered the injury while on England Under 21 duty
  • West Brom have confirmed there was no major damage to his right knee
  • Berahino should be fit to face Manchester City on August 8

Sami Mokbel for MailOnline

West Bromwich Albion still expect Saido Berahino to be fit for the start of the new Premier League season, despite the striker being ruled out for a month with strained knee ligaments.

Sportsmail revealed last week that the Hawthorns club were confident the forward would not miss all of pre-season after sustaining a knee injury whilst on England Under 21 duty.

And following tests back at the Midlands club it has revealed no major damage to his right knee, with Berahino expected to return to training at the end of July – two weeks before the season begins.

Saido Berahino, pictured on the pitch prior to England U21s facing Portugal, has been ruled out for a month

Saido Berahino, pictured on the pitch prior to England U21s facing Portugal, has been ruled out for a month

Berahino looks on relaxed prior to England's Under 21 game against Portugal
The West Brom striker's right knee was placed in a brace after he injured it in training on England Under 21 duty

The West Brom striker’s right knee was placed in a brace after he injured it while on England Under 21 duty

Therefore, the 21-year-old is in line to be fit for the Baggies’s season opener against Manchester City at the Hawthorns on August 8.

The Club’s Performance Director Dr Mark Gillett said: ‘Saido has got a ligamentous tear of his knee which does not require surgery but careful rehabilitation for up to four weeks.

‘We are grateful to the England medical staff for putting Saido’s welfare first.’ 

Berahino (second left) was left devastated after being ruled of the European Championship through injury

Berahino (second left) was left devastated after being ruled of the European Championship through injury

Berahino was in excellent form the Baggies last term - scoring 20 goals in all competitions

Berahino was in excellent form the Baggies last term – scoring 20 goals in all competitions

Berahino is due to be given extra time off this summer anyway, despite missing the European Championship with the injury due to the fact he trained with Gareth Southgate’s squad ahead of the tournament.

The forward was left devastated after picking up the injury, sustained during training, which forced Southgate to exclude him from his squad. 

Berahino was due to play a key role for the England Under 21s.

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