View: Big Sam to exploit Leeds with key change – West Brom predicted XI v Whites
West Brom will be full of confidence after securing a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday evening in the Premier League.
The Baggies return to The Hawthorns on Tuesday evening and will reignite their rivalry with fellow-promoted side Leeds.
Sam Allardyce will be without Jake Livermore, Kyle Bartley and Conor Townsend against the Whites, who also have their own injury problems.
We are predicting that the Baggies will make one key switch to their side.
Matheus Pereira came off the bench to deliver an assist for Semi Ajayi’s equaliser at Liverpool, and we believe he will start against Leeds tomorrow.
Callum Robinson has dropped out after starting at Anfield to replace the suspended Livermore and failing to impress massively.
Matt Phillips has been given the captain’s armband, and Grady Diangana has been solid defensively when tracking back, but he must show more going forward against Leeds.
That allows space for Pereira to come back in behind Grant at the Hawthorns.
Sam Johnstone and the same back four will continue, as they are simply undroppable at this moment in time – especially the keeper and Ajayi.
The Baggies skipper was linked with a move to Leeds over the weekend by The Sun and will come up against them with the hope of keeping a timely clean-sheet.
Conor Gallagher and Romaine Sawyers showed glimpses of promise on the ball at Anfield, and Big Sam will be hoping they can create more danger against the Whites.
Leeds have conceded nine goals from set-pieces this season – the most in the Premier League.
With the delivery of Pereira and the attacking dominance of the likes of Ajayi in the air – this is a change that could make a massive difference tomorrow.
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