Bruce revealed Ciaran Clark is ‘touch and go’ for Monday’s Premier League trip to Villa Park, Clark having picked up a knock while away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.
Scroll down and click through our gallery to see what Bruce had to say from his weekly press conference with the Premier League returning this weekend.
1. Big concern
Bruce said: "Ciaran is our biggest worry coming on with Ireland – he has a knock. Lejeune and Fab Schar have trained and come into the reckoning." Photo: Owen Humphreys
2. But positive news on this duo!
Bruce said: "Flo has the minutes under his belt and is now ready to go. The same with Schar. Both come into contention. He (Lejeune) feels he is ready - and he knows his knee better than anybody - that's the most important thing.
“We are losing one, maybe two, but we have two back.” Photo: PA
3. Almiron gets Bruce backing
Bruce on Miguel Almiron: “I’ve never seen anyone in 20 years cover the distance or play with the intensity that he does. His running stats are incredible - as big as I’ve seen for any player. He’s multi-talented, I’m confident it’ll happen for him.” Photo: Owen Humphreys
4. Injury concerns for Bruce
Bruce on injuries: “Where we’ve got one or two back fit we’ve maybe lost one or two with the internationals but that’s how it is. Ciaran Clark is our biggest worry. After coming on for Ireland he’s got a knock so we’ll see how he is. Photo: Nick Potts