West Brom could field only one recognised full-back against Aston Villa with Liam Ridgewell a doubt for the clash
Thursday 27 September 2012 16:40, UK
Image:Liam Ridgewell: Facing a race against time to be fit for clash with Aston Villa
West Brom could go into their Midlands derby against Aston Villa with just one recognised full-back after Steve Clarke confirmed Liam Ridgewell is a doubt for the clash.
Setback
Reid has not played since suffering his setback against Everton four weeks ago while Popov has yet to feature for the Baggies.
Jones started at right-back against Liverpool but switched to the other flank after Ridgewell's departure, with centre-back Craig Dawson having to fill his previous role.
Apart from their cup exit at the hands of Liverpool the Baggies have enjoyed a fine start to the season and Jones is hoping his side can get back to winning ways at Villa Park.
Jones said: "We had a disappointing result against Fulham two weeks ago but we came back and won at the weekend against Reading.
"That's the sign of a good team and, if we can do that again on Sunday at Villa, that would be great. After the disappointment of losing a game, it's good to taste that winning feeling again as soon as possible.
"It was disappointing losing last night (Wednesday) but we will go into the big derby and hopefully get another three points.
"We've only got three days and then we're playing the derby. It will come around quickly and we're looking forward to it."
