Graham Potter says Aaron Connolly made "a mistake" when he reportedly breached lockdown rules.

Albion have dealt with the matter in-house and the striker is hoping to face Newcastle on Saturday after recovering from a cracked rib.

The club launched an internal investigation over claims he invited a woman to his house recently in breach of lockdown protocols.

Potter said today the events were “not something we are happy about” but that he was now ready to move on.

The head coach added: “It is something we have dealt with internally.

“Clearly a mistake has been made.

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“Our position is quite clear.

“The players know the responsibilities, they know what they should and shouldn’t be doing.

“Aaron has made a mistake and we have dealt with that. We have to move on.

“He is a human being and these things happen.

“Clearly it is not something we are happy about but it has been dealt with.

“I wouldn’t comment on how we have dealt with it but it has been dealt with.”

Connolly would love a repeat of the goal he scored in the away game versus Newcastle, which rounded off a 3-0 win.

He will link up with the Republic of Ireland squad after Saturday’s game at the Amex.