West Brom predicted line-up: Aune Heggebo return? And who starts on the right?
Albion tackle Watford at The Hawthorns on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
There is no shortage of debate as James Morrison mulls his starting line-up for Saturday’s visit of Watford.
Albion are aiming for a return to winning ways after Wednesday’s frustrating draw against Charlton in front of their own supporters.
The clash with the Addicks was an example of struggling to break down a stubborn opponent. Callum Styles provided the magic, but it proved not enough.
Morrison’s side lacked the guile and creative spark in the final third to really put Charlton to the sword the other night. The head coach expects the same challenge from Watford.
The obvious change is on the right, where full debutant Kareem Tunde showed glimpses but was knackered by half-time.
Rabby Nzingoula really caught the eye in the second period and will be the pick of fans to start against the Hornets. There is, however, still work to do from a defensive and disciplined perspective with the French 20-year-old.
That is why I am opting for Harry Whitwell’s return to the side on the right.
He started the season ever so well and while admittedly dipped at Middlesbrough in a third game in a week, is still finding his feet at senior level. He merits a recall.
Morrison could also use the industrious Felix Horn Myhre on the right. The Norwegian is finding his feet and has received mixed reviews from fans but Morrison is a huge fan of his work ethic and ability.
There is a big push for fellow Norwegian Aune Heggebo to return up front for the 4-4-2 formation from the start of the season to make a comeback.
Heggebo has been hit by suspension and illness but - if as hoped deemed ready to start - his return alongside Jimmy-Jay Morgan would be a big boost and help the latter.
I’ve tipped Heggebo to have the nod over Horn Myhre and Whitwell to be the man on the right flank.
There is also a chance of a latest Baggies debut for final summer recruit Brayann Pereira, the £1million right-back signed on deadline day.
I think, however, Nolan Galves will be given another opportunity to show his progress after signs of improvement the other night, albeit he was beaten on his side for Charlton’s goal.
See Baggies correspondent Lewis Cox’s line-up below.
4-4-2:
Max O’Leary
Nolan Galves
Nat Phillips
George Campbell
Callum Styles
Harry Whitwell
Jayson Molumby
Ousmane Diakite
Isaac Price
Jimmy-Jay Morgan
Aune Heggebo
Substitutes: Ingram (gk), Townsend, Mepham, Collyer, Nzingoula, Horn Myhre, Tunde, Bany, Stewart.
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