It’s been a difficult year for West Brom, and even more so for forward Karlan Grant.

The 28-year-old is entering the final year of his six-year contract with the Hawthorns after joining from Huddersfield Town, and he has dealt with injury issues that he has rarely encountered in his career.

Grant was sidelined for a little over a month in the early stages of the season, and he has now missed the last two months of action due to a hamstring injury sustained in the early stages of their 1-1 draw with Derby County at Pride Park.

The dynamic frontman had to have surgery to treat his injury. West Brom expected him to miss up to three months of activity, but hoped he would return before the conclusion of the season.

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Karlan Grant’s return may not be too far away now. The forward shared photos of himself on X late Monday night, showing him back in training and taking part in drills both with and without the ball. His post, captioned with a cryptic combination of a football and an hourglass emoji, has sparked optimism among fans.

The 28-year-old has missed West Brom’s last 10 Championship matches, a period that also saw Eric Ramsay relieved of his duties. James Morrison stepped in as interim boss during a difficult spell that dragged the club into the relegation zone.

However, the mood around The Hawthorns has improved significantly in recent weeks. Back-to-back league wins — their first since the opening two games of the season — have given supporters renewed hope that the Baggies can steer clear of trouble.

Grant’s update has only added to that growing sense of belief, with fans expressing their excitement online. Despite experiencing inconsistent game time under several managers during his six-year spell at the club — including a loan move to Cardiff City in the 2023/24 season — he has remained a popular figure among supporters.

Finally, injuries and the club’s overall fortunes have resulted in Grant’s worst season on paper in the six years he has been under contract at the Hawthornes, with only three goals in 23 Championship games.

With the 28-year-old’s contract scheduled to expire at the end of the season, he’ll be looking for a new deal during the next month when he returns, since there hasn’t been much evidence to suggest that an extension will be on the table this summer.

However, this might greatly aid West Brom in their ongoing relegation struggle. While James Morrison has overseen a four-game unbeaten streak and back-to-back victories leading into the international break, the Baggies are not out of the woods yet, and will need more points between now and the conclusion of the season to ensure their Championship position.

West Brom have only scored more than one goal in Grant’s absence, and that came against Hull City, who were reduced to ten men early on after important centre-back Charlie Hughes was sent off.

So, there is a need for an attacking boost at the Hawthorns between now and May 2, and the returning 28-year-old will take it upon himself to deliver it, since it might lead to him signing a new contract with the club in the summer.

In any case, West Brom fans are excited to have him back and hope that he can produce the goals required to keep James Morrison’s club in the second tier.