Zoltan Gera preparing for new season

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Zoltan Gera has said that he is hoping to be fully fit by the start of the new Premier League season.

The Hungarian made just three appearances for the Baggies last season because of a succession of serious injuries.

He is hoping to resume full training in the next two weeks in order to be at 100% for the new season.

Gera said: "I look forward to starting the season and in a couple of weeks I should be able to train fully with the team.

"I'm looking forward to playing again but I don't want to rush things and, if I need more time, that's fine. I want to be 100% and, as soon as I'm ready, I will want to play."

West Brom host Liverpool on the opening day of the season on August 18.