Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings as two hit 8s despite Leicester defeat
Albion performed well but slipped to a gut-wrenching 2-1 defeat at title-chasing Leicester City.
Baggies correspondent Lewis Cox rates the performances of the visiting players as Carlos Corberan's side made it successive defeats with two games left to secure a Championship play-off spot.
Alex Palmer
Initial save from Vardy for first stunning but let down by colleagues reacting. Helpless for equaliser. Otherwise little to do. 7
Darnell Furlong
Had some good moments and attacked plenty. Touch sometimes loose and shot wide. But let Vardy beat him for second goal. 6
Kyle Bartley
Both he and Kipre had a good afternoon save for being guilty of losing Vardy for first goal. Otherwise defended well and found woodwork with header. 7
Cedric Kipre
A star performer but also at fault for the opener. He otherwise defender impeccably with key clearances. Stunning assist for Wallace goal. 7
Okay Yokuslu
Interesting role predominantly in a changed back three. Did well with it by and large but caught out to concede penalty. Missed early chance. 6
Conor Townsend
Kept his winger quiet at times but Fatawu skinned him for Leicester’s second, where left-back was beaten too easily. 6
Yann M’Vila
Surprise start and early booking did him no favours but trod the tightrope well. Loose passes at times, unlucky with shot off line. 6
Alex Mowatt
Seemed to rediscover his energy in Albion’s midfield and has a positive influence driving his side on. 7
Grady Diangana
A wasteful afternoon. A threat in getting on the end of chances but he could’ve had a hat-trick. Not sharp enough from close range. 6
Jed Wallace
Led the line for his side and performed well. A threat out centrally and wide and kept defenders honest. Nice late finish. 8
Mikey Johnston
Albion’s star man. Electric and could’ve had early hat-trick but for goalline clearance and save. Excellent all-round attacking play. 8
Substitutes
John Swift (Yokuslu, 70) Creative force in closing stages 6.
Matt Phillips (Mowatt, 70) Some deliveries from wide 6.
Nathaniel Chalobah (M’Vila, 70) Kept ball moving 6.
Tom Fellows (Johnston, 76) Couldn’t unlock door n/a.
Josh Maja (Wallace, 82) Late run out on his injury comeback n/a.
Subs not used: Griffiths, Ajayi, Reach, Weimann.
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