Albion are continuing to keep a careful eye on Tariq Lamptey.

The right wing-back was arguably hi side’s stand-out performer in the 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa.

But he was removed from the action going in the final stages.

Lamptey missed ten months due to a hamstring problem.

The 79th minutes was his longest outing in almost a year.

Albion boss Graham Potter said: “He sprinted such a lot.

“We know where he has come from and what his history is.

“It was a case of making sure he is available for the rest of the season and we are still building him up to that point.

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“I am really happy with how he contributed to the game.”

Albion are preparing for the visit of Leeds on Saturday followed by a trip to West Ham a week on Wednesday.

Enock Mwepu could return for those fixtures.