West Brom predicted XI vs Birmingham - Aune Heggebo axed in three changes
Aune Heggebo may find himself axed from West Brom's starting line-up for Saturday's clash with Birmingham City.
The Baggies host their local rivals on 10 October at The Hawthorns, looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Wolves last time out.
The two-time Norway international could be benched for that game after what happened at Molineux.
He was slammed after a very isolated performance upfront against the Baggies' arch-rivals in the Black Country derby.
Heggebo has made seven appearances in the second tier so far this season, with two goals to his name.
James Morrison may choose to go with a different option given the former Brann ace's struggles so far in this campaign.
How might West Brom line-up against Birmingham?
Max O'Leary is expected to keep his spot between the sticks, as he did not play a single minute for the Republic of Ireland.
Brayann Pereira might be handed an opportunity at right-back, with Callum Styles potential reverting back to left-back to replace Conor Townsend.
Nat Phillips is predicted to continue at the heart of defence, with Chris Mepham drafted in alongside him instead of George Campbell, who will be lacking in fitness after his USA exploits.
Jayson Molumby and Ousmane Diakite are expected to retain their spots in midfielder, despite the former playing 295 minutes in the break.
Harry Whitwell and Isaac Price are also predicted to continue on the flanks, but another change may come up top.
Heggebo was criticised for his showing against the Old Gold, and Barney Stewart might take his place after his fine exploits on Scotland Under-21 duty.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan is expected to complete the line-up which has three changes.
Why Barney Stewart may have a starting opportunity for West Brom
Stewart may be the difference maker for Morrison's side against the Blues.
They need something different, and he has shown his confidence with three goals at youth level in international football.
He will be desperate to turn that into a first-team chance, and given that Heggebo managed just seven touches and attempted two passes last time out, he surely has a shot.
Stewart was handed 29 minutes against Wolves, and he managed more touches than his teammate and misplaced just one of his seven pass attempts in that contest.
Predicted West Brom XI vs Birmingham: O'Leary; Pereira, Phillips, Mepham, Styles; Whitwell, Molumby, Diakite, Price; Stewart, Morgan