Liam Manning reveals new Bristol City injury problem but says key man to return for West Brom clash

Liam Manning says Kal Naismith has suffered another injury setback but believes George Tanner will be available for Bristol City's trip to West Bromwich Albion.

Naismith has been ruled out of the match at The Hawthorns after picking up a new injury problem earlier this week.

The Scot returned to training after three months out with a hamstring injury but has since felt a calf problem which will see him back on the sidelines.

"He's still not available, the medical staff have to go into the details of it but he's not available. He's had another setback, which is hugely frustrating," Manning said.

"I want everybody available, I want to be able to pick as many people as possible, the same with the medical and sports science staff, they want to give us as many players as possible.

"Unfortunately at the minute, he keeps having setbacks and breakdowns as he continually progresses. Everyone's doing all they can, unfortunately, it's just where he's at at the minute, it's more on the calf than the hamstring."

However, the Robins will be boosted by the return of Tanner against promotion-chasing West Brom.

The 23-year-old has missed City's last three matches with a knee problem, which has seen Ross McCrorie begin at right-back of late.

Manning said. "We're hoping George Tanner's a bit close. he did some training today, that's the only major change having him back, we'll see how he is but he looks okay."

Likewise, Scott Twine is making strides toward a return. The Burnley loanee was on the bench against Swansea City on Saturday and has been in full training this week.

"He's fully healed, it's just because he's been out for a while, it's about conditioning. It's not an injury thing now it's just a fitness thing," Manning said.

"He's trained all week which was a blessing of him not playing against Swansea, he had extra work at the end and then a solid week in training. He's in a good spot at the minute."