Why James Morrison's West Brom decision means ripping up Carlos Corberan playbook

West Bromwich Albion are building a more youthful team for James Morrison this summer.

The likes of Jed Wallace, Karlan Grant, Daryl Dike and Josh Maja have left the Baggies after the end of the 2025-26 season.

Subsequently, the Albion have gone on to sign 22-year-old Barney Stewart and 20-year-old Jimmy-Jay Morgan as their first few signings of the transfer window.

While the youthful revolution at West Brom under Morrison may seem to indicate a shift in their style of play next season, that may not be the case.

Carlos Corberan was known for playing high-risk football at the Black Country outfit, which brought relative success in B71, but Ryan Mason and Eric Ramsay failed to build on it.

The West Midlands side are undertaking a mini-squad overhaul for the former Scotland international, investing in youth, but there will surely be a sense of pragmatism from them next season.

How James Morrison differs from Carlos Corberan at West Brom

Corberan's reliance on veterans and their experience was arguably key to playing with a rigid tactical setup and complicated instructions.

Under the Spanish manager, the Baggies liked to play out from the back and keep the ball in their defensive third to draw opposition players in before going on the attack.

Morrison has ripped the script at The Hawthorns after Mason and Ramsay's disastrous spells, with an emphasis on defensive stability.

The 40-year-old head coach has drawn inspiration from the likes of Tony Pulis to ensure Albion remain a solid unit, which could be the foundation of their success next season.

What James Morrison can do to mould young prospects

Cameron Archer is another forward Morrison wants to bring to West Brom, with the 24-year-old Southampton ace struggling for game time.

Unlike Corberan's ever-changing formations to suit the opposition, the Scottish manager's tactical rigidity of playing a 4-4-2 formation could help the young strikers thrive in B71.

Stewart and Morgan can certainly use their energy to make runs in behind, play quick, transitional football, and help the team out defensively when needed.

The Baggies have an exciting season ahead and the newly appointed permanent head coach has taken positive steps in recent months to put the club back in contention for Premier League promotion.