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USMNT's Daryl Dike returns to action for West Brom for first time since sustaining Achilles tear in February 2024

U.S. international Daryl Dike returned from injury for West Bromwich Albion on Saturday in a 1-1 draw with Millwall. The 24-year-old sustatined an Achilles tear in February 2024, just one year after suffering an Achilles tear on the opposite leg.After two years of injury rehabilitation, the former Orlando City star returned to the pitch for the Baggies on Saturday, to a massive applause from those in attendance.He logged 13 minutes plus stoppage.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">More changes. Great to see you back, <a href="https://twitter.com/DarylDike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DarylDike</a>. 🦁 1-1 🩷 | (77') <a href="https://t.co/uuXpxn0wBr">pic.twitter.com/uuXpxn0wBr</a>— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1890805304394223952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Dike first broke out with MLS side Orlando City after scoring 18 goals in 35 appearances for the club. He was the No. 5 overall pick by Orlando in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, being selected out of the University of Virginia.In January 2021, he was sent on loan to English side Barnsley, where he scored nine goals in 22 appearances. The following winter, in January 2022, he signed for the Baggies for a reported fee of $10 million.However, due to injuries, he has only made 33 appearances, scoring 8 goals.He has 10 caps with the USMNT, where he has scored three goals. He scored once in an international friendly, and twice in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. All of his caps came under former U.S. manager Gregg Berhalter.Now, after returning to the pitch once again for West Brom, there's hope he can find his goal-scoring prowess while staying fit for the foreseeable future.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

In the last three seasons, Dike has played in just 28 league matches due to his injuries. In the last two seasons, he's played in just four prior to Saturday's return.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Baggies are back in action on Feb. 22 against Oxford United where DIke will look to earn more minutes as he regains full fitness once again.

WHAT NEXT FOR DIKE AND WEST BROM?

USMNT's Daryl Dike returns to action for West Brom after suffering achilles tear in February 2024 | Goal.com

The 24-year-old striker subbed onto the pitch vs. Millwall to a large applause from all in attendance