Alex Williams could be let down by West Brom as James Morrison call looms
Alex Williams is facing a make-or-break period at West Brom right now.
The 21-year-old has already had his first-team breakthrough, but is waiting for a regular chance.
He will have been looking forward to this summer knowing that he can try and prove himself to James Morrison.
That is largely due to the uncertainty surrounding the right-back role at The Hawthorns right now.
Danny Imray has departed at the end of his loan spell and it is unclear whether he will be returning at this stage.
That leaves the door open for Williams to come in, although Morrison could make a decision that may damage all parties in B71.
James Morrison could force position change to solve right-back woes
There are plenty of questions surrounding the right-back role as a new signing looks likely in that area.
West Brom News has covered the latest West Brom links to Issa Kabore at Manchester City, while Imray remains a target.
Those moves don't appear to be truly progressing and it could become a worry.
Express and Star journalist Lewis Cox has shared his concern that George Campbell could be forced out to right-back next season.
That would see the Baggies "lose his quality" in the centre and that would only make the whole team worse.
That came after a suggestion that Williams could be utilised after impressing in pre-season.
Why Alex Williams could yet get his chance at West Brom
Moving Campbell out of the middle could prove to be massively damaging for the Baggies.
That option simply can't be taken up by Morrison, especially at the expense of giving a youngster a chance.
Williams put in a positive performance against Bromley in the Baggies' second pre-season outing and showed his quality.
His lack of experience may be seen as a concern, but starting a centre-back out of position instead of him seems like a silly move.
The academy product could thrive if given the chance and ultimately can't be let down by Campbell being played in his role instead.