West Brom: Time is up for Callum Marshall after latest development at The Hawthorns
Carlos Corberan has not always been able to have his wish of naming a settled XI at West Brom this season with his hand being forced by injuries.
The attacking third of the pitch has experienced the most rotation so far, with Corberan having to accompany the likes of Mikey Johnston, Andreas Weimann, Grady Diangana, Jed Wallace, Tom Fellows and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
West Ham United loanee Callum Marshall is another talented forward in the Baggies squad. But since arriving at The Hawthorns in January, he has only made three appearances.
Callum Marshall fails to hit the ground running at West Brom
Fans from both clubs will be extremely disappointed by Marshall’s loan spell at The Hawthorns, but it is clear that Corberan does not think the youngster is ready for senior football.
West Brom released their starting XI via X ahead of a Championship clash with Millwall on Friday 29 March, with Weimann lining up as a lone striker.
As usual, many expected the Hammers striker to be sat on the bench yet again, waiting for a chance to impress on the pitch. However, Marshall was nowhere to be seen, having been left out of the matchday squad entirely.
The silence on Friday says far more about the young striker’s situation at the club, and it is not good news for West Ham, who would have been hoping for Marshall to gain some valuable minutes on the pitch.
Callum Marshall will learn from disappointing West Brom loan spell
Corberan will likely be eager to cut ties with Marshall now. The loanee has simply not offered enough, coming in at such a young age, and he will only learn from this spell.
The chances of the club wanting to keep the 19-year-old’s beyond the end of the season appear slim and for reasons only Corberan and his staff will know, he is not doing enough to put himself in contention for a spot in the starting XI or, as on this occasion, even the matchday squad.
Of course, the squad is filled with talent, which is why the Baggies are fighting to finish in the Championship playoff spots this season. But having netted 22 times in 31 academy matches, Marshall should have been able to have a much bigger impact in the second tier.
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