Bristol City v West Brom: Lewis Cox's predicted line-up as visitors bid to build on fine win

Sometimes it is difficult to make a case for changing a team.

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That has not been a regular argument in this desperate Albion season - but on this occasion, after last weekend's brilliant win over Hull, there is a strong case.

James Morrison has already pledged his preference to continuity and momentum.

When Albion played three games in eight days they largely kept the same side out and changes were only made to protect Daryl Dike for the third fixture and lead towards the aerial dominance of Nat Phillips over Alfie Gilchrist to face Hull and big striker Oli McBurnie.

With that in mind and fresh off the back of a free week at the training ground, I struggle to make too much of a case for any changes.

Injury news from Morrison's Friday press conference confirmed goalkeeper Max O'Leary (calf) would not be fit to face his former side at Bristol City on Saturday. Josh Griffiths will make a return to first-team reckoning.

In the ever-changing defensive availability stakes, Krystian Bielik is set for an extended spell on the sidelines as he undergoes shoulder surgery. He will remain out of the squad, as will Chris Mepham, who is set to train in the upcoming international break but is not yet ready.

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An injured Krystian Bielik watches on from the sidelines last weekend. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)