West Brom put Saido Berahino on special fitness programme after weight concerns

Saido Berahino has been put on a personal fitness regime by West Brom

Saido Berahino has been put on a special training regime by West Bromwich Albion following concerns about his weight and fitness.

The 23-year-old striker was left out of Albion's squad for the 1-1 draw at home to Spurs on Saturday.

Berahino is believed to have been several pounds overweight after tests two weeks ago during the international break, and has now been put on a personal fitness programme.

Saido Berahino has made three starts and one sub appearance this term

It is not clear whether the England forward will return to the bench for West Brom's next game against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.

Berahino has struggled with weight issues over the past two seasons, especially after he fell out with former chairman Jeremy Peace over his failed transfer to Tottenham on September 1 2015.

He sat out a number of matches towards the end of that summer's transfer window and started only 17 Premier League games in total last season, appearing off the bench in a further 14.

Berahino was the subject of bids from Stoke City in the most recent window but remained at the Hawthorns, and has made only three starts for the club so far this term.