Saido Berahino has released an official statement in which he reveals he has been “depressed” by his lack of form and fitness.
Berahino, who was the subject of bids of around £20million from Stoke and Crystal Palace in the summer, has not appeared for West Brom since the 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth on September 10.
The striker was placed on a personal fitness plan last month and is set to return conditioning camp he recently attended in the south of France.
“I have had a good, constructive talk with Tony Pulis and the club’s senior management and we all agree this is the best way forward for me,” he told the club’s official website.
“This last year has been the most difficult of my career and it has left me short of the form and fitness required for the Premier League.
“I have never been a player who lacked confidence or a belief in himself but that has been where I have found myself and it has hit me hard. It has left me feeling depressed and struggling for focus which has made it even more difficult to regain full fitness.
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“Constant speculation in the media doesn’t help and I have made this statement in the hope that it will respect my privacy and determination to get my career back on track.
“I want to thank the club for its support throughout what has been a period of turmoil for me. It may not have always seemed as if I have appreciated the efforts of everyone here to help me but believe me I do. Albion has been my second home and the Club that has brought me this far. It has never turned its back on me and when I need it most has been at my side.
“I want to thank my team mates who have been willing me on and providing positive support. I want nothing more than to earn my place alongside them and get back on the pitch scoring again.
“I also need to speak directly to the Albion fans. I know many are angry with me and feel I have let down their club. I have to deal with that criticism.
“But I know from the messages of support I receive there are many who still believe in me I want them to know that I intend to do everything I can to repay that faith while also hopefully winning over those who doubt me.”
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