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'He's a striker who can make a difference to us,' says Potter.

Bruce Talbot

2021-12-24T05:00:00Z

Graham Potter said Danny Welbeck will be available to face Brentford on Boxing Day.

Graham Potter says Danny Welbeck is ‘looking better than ever’ as the striker prepares to return against Brentford on Boxing Day.

The 31-year-old former England forward hasn’t played since injuring his hamstring against Crystal Palace three months ago which subsequently required surgery.

But Welbeck, who has scored 51 top-flight goals in 252 appearances, is raring to go, according to Potter.

“Danny has had surgery on his other hamstring previously and has never had a problem with that since, I think he feels the same with this one.

The striker has been out since Albion's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in September.

“Since he has been back he has looked better than ever, he looks sharper and faster. I don't have any concerns and I think Danny is the same.

“He went through a period when the injury was reoccurring, and I think surgery has fixed that for him.

“And because he had the other one done and never had a problem I think that puts him in a better place psychologically.

“Danny is a player that can make the difference – it’s as simple as that. He doesn’t win a game of football on his own - I’m sure he will be the first to tell you that - but he has quality.

“He is one of our best players, he has fantastic experience, and I think it is common knowledge that when Danny is fit and enjoying his football he is a huge asset to the team.”