West Bromwich Albion fans here in the Tavern are extremely worried about their Premier League future, with only seven games left to play in the current campaign.
The Baggies have had a season to forget as they remain on course for relegation to the Championship, with many of our local residents praying for a miracle. Although, with no win in their last eight Premier League fixtures, it’s going to take something special from here on in until the end of the season.
Indeed, West Bromwich Albion will welcome Sean Dyche’s Burnley to the Hawthorns later on today, with the Clarets full of confidence after their 3-0 win over West Ham United prior to the international break. Although, with there still being the possibility of another season in the Premier League, the Baggies will need to win almost every game from here on in. .
Nevertheless, with a number of fringe players possibly getting a chance in the side as the current campaign comes to a close, Alan Pardew need to trust these TWO West Brom outcasts later on today…
Claudio Yacob
Claudio Yacob has been one of the most consistent performers for the Baggies over the past couple of seasons, but has been given limited opportunities in the side since Alan Pardew was appointed back in November.
Indeed, the 30-year-old would provide a second line of defence in front of the defenders, with many of our local residents hoping that he’s given another chance later on today after completing 90 minutes last time out.
Therefore, with West Brom’s defence looking fragile in recent Premier League fixtures, starting Yacob in a defensive midfield role will be sure to add security against a dominant Burnley side.
James McClean
James McClean single-handedly kept the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup hopes alive back in October, and will be looking to save the Baggies’ season this time round but faces an uphill task.
Indeed, the winger has been largely used as a rotation player in the current campaign, which could be one of the main reasons behind the club’s poor position at this moment in time.
Therefore, Pardew should hand McClean a start in their Premier League fixture later on today, as an experienced midfielder that can provide goals and assists at the most crucial of times.
