Predicted West Brom Line-up To Face Southampton In The Premier League
This fixture will prove to be an extremely important one for both clubs since West Brom and Southampton could not be any closer in the Premier League table. West Brom are placed 9th while Southampton are at 10th. They are separated by merely one point, and they have the same goal difference.
West Brom may not be at a danger of relegation but their quality so far has simply not been up to the mark, especially when compared to the bigger teams in the league. However, this game should provide them with a chance to race ahead of Southampton, if they manage to win three points.
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West Brom are a tough nut to crack but they might struggle against Southampton after playing two games on the road in successive matches – especially when it comes to injuries. Tony Pulis has major worries about his goalkeepers. Ben Foster is ruled out with a worrying knee injury. Boaz Myhill is expected to be fit but he did pick up an injury at Leicester. If Myhill is unavailable, West Brom are likely to play Alex Palmer in goal.
Predicted West Brom XI To Face Southampton
Manager: Tony Pulis
Formation: 4-3-3
Boaz Myhill (GK)
Myhill has been quite solid at the goal for West Brom but the player did pick up a knock against Leicester City. However, he is expected to start as of now as it is believed his injury isn’t too serious.
Craig Dawson (RB)
The influential Craig Dawson should take up his usual right-back role against Southampton.
Jonny Evans (CB)
Evans should continue as a centre-back for West Brom, and keeping Southampton’s attackers at bay will be his main job.
Ahmed Hegazi (CB)
Hegazi should partner Evans in the heart of the Baggies defence. For them to win, Evans and Hegazy will have to be at their strongest.
Kieran Gibbs (LB)
Gibbs should continue at left-back. He was off to a shaky start in the new season but he will be hoping to do better against Southampton.
Gareth Barry (DM)
Barry has been raking in accolades for his performances in the new season so far. Much of West Brom’s successes will depend upon him on Saturday.
Jake Livermore (CM)
Fears of the player’s mental exhaustion have been put to rest and Livermore should take up his usual role in the heart of the midfield.
Grzegorz Krychowiak (CM)
Controlling the midfield battle will be key for a victory and Krychowiak will have to be at his best to outplay the home side’s midfielders.
Jay Rodriguez (RW)
Rodriguez is likely to assume the right wing role, and will be key to penetrating Southampton’s defence in order to look for scoring opportunities.
Nacer Chadli (LW)
Pulis is likely to deploy Chadli in his usual role on the left wing, and he will be responsible for orchestrating attacks.
Salomon Rondon (CF)
Rondon has received his fair share of criticism so far, for his lack of impact on the field. However, he should be looking to net a goal when they travel to the St. Mary’s stadium.