West Brom fans react as starting lineup v Burnley confirmed — ‘We are finished’
Tony Mowbray has confirmed his starting eleven as West Brom face Burnley in the Championship on Tuesday.
Turf Moor will host Tony Mowbray’s team on 11 March as both teams look to build on their hopes for promotion at the end of the season.
The Baggies have made five changes to their team from the 1-0 win over QPR at the Hawthorns on Saturday (8 March).
Darnel Furlong received a red card and has been replaced by Mason Holgate, while Ousmane Diakite replaces Kyle Bartley in the backline.
Bartley absence baffles West Brom fans v Burnley
John Swift, Grady Diangana and Karlan Grant are the other changes to the team, with Jason Molumby, Tom Fellows and Mikey Johnston making way, as confirmed by the Black Country outfit on X (11 March).
Fans have been left surprised by Bartley’s exclusion, though, with one fan writing, “We are finished,” on social media.
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Another supporter pointed out that Mowbray’s changes could either be a masterstroke or spell disaster for the Baggies at Turf Moor.
Some of the fanbase were also wondering why the English manager has decided to make so many changes in such a crutch ties.
Mowbray needs to continue winning run v Burnley
The Hawthorns faithful hope for Premier League promotion soon, but it remains to be seen whether the Baggies will be able to get into the play-offs spots.
While Burnley have been brilliant at Turf Moor, the Albion need to find a way to get the better of them.
Bartley has been a cornerstone of the West Midlands outfit’s defence this season, and it’s surprising to see him being left out of the team.
Diakite is a capable player, but it remains to be seen how the 24-year-old defensive midfielder will perform alongside Torbjorn Heggem.
Adam Armstrong scored against QPR, and fans will hope the Southampton loanee can continue his goalscoring run against Scott Parker’s team, with a permanent transfer potentially on the card next summer.
Tom Fellows has been an influential player at the Baggies this season, and his absence doesn’t make sense either, considering how strong Burnley have been defensively this season.
The Baggies don’t have the luxury to drop points with several teams close to them vying for sixth place in the Championship.
Mowbray will hope his changes will have a positive impact at Turf Moor because failure will lead to scrutiny from fans.