View: Three changes, big chance for attacker – West Brom predicted XI vs Preston
West Brom are expected to make three changes to their winning team when they host Preston at the Hawthorns on Wednesday in the Championship.
The Baggies stopped a five-game winless streak last time out when they secured a dominant 3-0 win over Peterborough at the weekend to keep themselves in the playoff places.
But star striker Daryl Dike picked up a hamstring injury in that game and will miss eight weeks of action, meaning he is unavailable for this game.
Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is set to return in goal after serving his three-game suspension for a red card against Cardiff.
Cedric Kipre scored the opener at the weekend and should keep his place in the back three, alongside Kyle Bartley and Matthew Clarke.
Taylor Gardner-Hickman was solid at right-wing-back and should start once again, while Connor Townsend will continue to provide a threat on the left in what has been a stellar season so far.
In midfield, Alex Mowatt is available again after serving his own suspension and should come in ahead of Adam Reach in the heart of the team alongside Jake Livermore.
Up front, with no Dike available Karlan Grant will once again be tasked with scoring all the goals after registering his ninth of the season at the weekend.
Matty Phillips should continue in the side too, while Grady Diangana came off the bench to score in an excellent cameo and should have done enough to earn himself a start.
It’s a big chance for Diangana to make an impact on the team, after being challenged by the manager to earn his place back in the side.
Here is the predicted West Brom XI to take on Preston:
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