“The operation went very well and I’m feeling good,” Dugarry told the clubs official website, www.bcfc.com
“I’m not yet 100 per cent fit because of the time I’ve been out, so maybe I might need one or two games to get back to full fitness.
“But I’m confident that I’ll be available for this weekend and if Steve asks if I can play I say ‘yes, no problem.’”
Bruce contemplated bringing Dugarry back into the squad for the game against Fulham on Sunday after he had returned to training last Thursday, but his eagerly awaited comeback is now expected to be at Elland Road this saturday.