Carlos Corberan to axe Adam Reach, exit-linked Okay Yokuslu to start – West Brom predicted XI v Wolves
Carlos Corberan could be set to axe Adam Reach from his starting lineup for the West Brom game against Wolves on Sunday (28 January).
The 30-year-old was named in the starting lineup for the 2-0 defeat against Norwich City on 20 January as he continued his comeback from a long injury-lay off.
But after failing to make much of an impression against the Canaries, the winger could be dropped from the starting lineup for the FA Cup fourth-round clash against Wanderers at the Hawthorns.
Although the league campaign is still the main focus for Corberan, the Albion boss is expected to name a strong team as bragging rights are at stake for the derby-day showdown.
Alex Palmer is likely to maintain his place in between the sticks as he is the undisputed number-one despite Josh Griffiths being handed an opportunity in the previous round against Aldershot Town.
Darnell Furlong is expected to continue at right-back as his speed at the back could prove vital against the tricky Pedro Neto.
After building up a solid partnership over the past few months, Cedric Kipre and Kyle Bartley are once again likely to get the nod in central defence against the Premier League outfit.
Conor Townsend is expected to line up on the left-hand side of the backline, where he’ll be looking to get forward as much as possible to provide an attacking outlet if he gets the nod.
Despite being linked with a move away from the Baggies this week, Okay Yokuslu could start in central midfield alongside Alex Mowatt, who is likely to continue in his usual role.
John Swift may be the man charged with providing the creativity in an attacking midfield position for Albion as they will have to make the most of their time on the ball.
After being ruled out with a sickness bug against Norwich, Tom Fellows could return to the starting lineup in place of Reach in what is the only predicted change from the defeat at Carrow Road.
That may see captain Jed Wallace switch over to the left-hand side of the attack, where he’ll be hoping to maintain his side’s incredible home run against Wolves, having not lost at the Hawthorns against their rivals since 1996.
With Daryl Dike expected to be sidelined for the clash, Brandon Thomas-Asante is expected to have the important role of leading the line and, potentially, firing in the goals to take Albion into the fifth round of the competition.
In other West Brom news, a first-team player is now likely to leave the Hawthorns.
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