Ajayi steps Up Return to Fitness in Cameo against Reading

Semi Ajayi continues his battle to full fitness with another late appearance for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Monday.

The defender was in for the last two minutes to help Baggies beat Reading at the Hawthorns, and continue their resurgence.

Ajayi has gone through a frustrating spell on the sidelines for the first time in his career, no thanks to ankle and shoulder injuries he sustained at Wigan in August and December respectively.

Coach Carlos Corberán however gave him another cameo appearance as he was introduced for Erik Pieters with two minutes left to play.

Meanwhile, American striker Daryl Dike scored the only goal of the game, when he headed home a cross in the 60th minute.

West Bromwich Albion have now won eighth of their last nine Championship matches, taking 24 points from possible 30 since Corberán took over in October 2022.