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Bitesize Baggies: West Brom selection questions, midfield space, errors and need for signings

Jonny Drury gives his four observations from Albion's 2-1 defeat at Ewood Park.

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Carlos Corberan on the sidelines at Ewood Park (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images).

Questionable selections

The team news brought around some questionable decisions.

The inclusion of Cedric Kipre and Semi Ajayi at the back, as well as Nathaniel Chalobah in midfield raised eyebrows among the travelling fans.

Given the fact the latter was close to leaving the club three weeks ago, and it is understood he wasn't part of the starting plans, it was a surprise to see him in the XI.

At the back, the questions were justified with Kipre gifting Blackburn a second, and Albion looked susceptible every time Blackburn put a ball over the top.

I'd imagine Carlos Corberan would acknowledge he got it wrong, and he has decisions to make ahead of the upcoming games.