Alcaraz keen to forget nightmare year

The Paraguayan was restricted to just seven appearances in an injury-plagued campaign after joining from Wigan Athletic last July.

However, the 31-year-old was fit enough to be named in the matchday squad for the final nine games of the year, and is relishing the chance to return to training with a clean bill of health.

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