Carlos Corberan confirms new West Brom injury worry after 0-0 v Blackburn
Carlos Corberan has confirmed that Kyle Bartley is managing a knee injury which saw him miss the West Brom clash against Blackburn Rovers.
The Baggies travelled to Ewood Park on Wednesday 23 October and came away with a point after a goalless draw.
Bartley missed the clash with Paddy McNair and now Corberan has confirmed, shared by Lewis Cox via X (24 October), that the defender is suffering from “swelling and soreness” in his knee after the Oxford draw.
Carlos Corberan confirms Kyle Bartley injury for West Brom
The 33-year-old has taken up a key role for Albion this season which has seen him be a virtual everpresent at the back.
Alongside Semi Ajayi, the duo have helped to keep five clean sheets with West Brom now sitting fourth in the Championship.
Against Blackburn, his presence wasn’t missed too much as Paddy McNair slotted into the backline and helped to keep the home side out.
There were positives to take from the defensive side of things but it could be said that the Baggies lacked the leadership that Bartley brings.
There will be hope from Corberan and supporters that this injury concern is not a lengthy one and his absence on Wednesday night (23 October) was precautionary.
Given the frustrating run of form that has been endured in recent weeks, injuries are the last thing needed at The Hawthorns.
With Cardiff City set to travel to the West Midlands on Saturday 26 October, fans will be hopeful of seeing a first win five games.
In other West Brom news, fans have been left raging at what Grady Diangana did against Blackburn.
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